Getting Around Rotorua

Getting around Rotorua is easy and most facilities are within walking or cycling distance of the central city.

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Buses

Getting around Rotorua by bus is simple with the Cityride bus service. Get a Bee Card and start using the bus today.
Cycling & Walking

Rotorua is relatively flat and compact - perfect for active travel. Find resources, maps, inspiration and information.

Family-Friendly Bike Rides

This is your guide to family-friendly bike trails in the heart of Rotorua.
Road Accessibility

Working closely with CCS Disability Action, Rotorua Lakes Council aims to have an accessible city that is easy for everyone to move around.

Travel planning

Planning your journey is as easy as your ABCs; A (active transport), B (Bus), C (car)!

The Transit app is your urban trip planner. Use it for:

Route options
When to leave
How long your journey should take.

Not just a bus app, Transit is now also a bike and walk commuter’s best friend. Transit will show you the safest way to go using shared paths, cycleways and quiet streets. The app highlights busy streets and has customizable speed, offline capabilities, and turn-by-turn directions.

Download Transit on the App Store