Where to Park

If you are parking in the Rotorua CBD, please be aware of the specific parking zone time-limits and charges. This is a mixture of free 60-minute parking and paid zones. You can see these colour-coded zones on the map below, including where payment machines are located.

Click to view an enlarged version of this map of inner-city parking.

On-street parking

Free P60 areas.

The P60 parking spaces in the central city are free for 60 minutes. The 60-minute time limit helps to create fair parking opportunities for everyone.

The locations of the P60 parks are in most of Tutanekai St and adjoining parts of Arawa St, Haupapa, Pukuatua, Hinemoa and Eruera Streets.

Metered areas

Metered spaces citywide are $2 per hour.

Our new parking machines use a Pay by Plate model. Always check the signs where you park to find out how long you can park there.

On street parking in Rotorua CBD is monitored from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 12noon on Saturdays.

Parking is not enforced on public holidays.

Pink zones for innercity workers

There are now Pink Zones in selected areas of the CBD which provide an even more affordable all-day (8 hour) parking option for inner city workers. Parking in the Pink Zones costs just $0.50c an hour.

These zones are located on Hinemaru Street, Haupapa Street, Pukuatua Street and Eruera Street.

How do the Green and Blue Zones work?

Having distinct zones aims to encourage targeted shopping and visiting habits, which is the same reason we have different time limits in different parts of town.

The zones help to reduce traffic congestion across the city caused by vehicles circling a wider area looking for car parks and encourages foot traffic, which in turn better supports inner city businesses.

The zones also allow someone shopping in a particular zone to shift their vehicle to a new carpark, in the same zone, under a current payment, without having to pay again. If in a time limited parking area, they must however move to a new parking space between two different parking signs and adhere to the maximum time limit stated on the signs. Our parking app is a great way to have increased visibility of the size of the zone you are parked in.

The free P60 parking in the centre of the CBD has remained to ensure convenience for short stays and to allow customers easy access to either side of town. The use and practicality of the zones is monitored as part of our continuous improvement approach and in line with Council's Parking Policy.

About the i-Park parking machines

Carparks and parking buildings

Pukuatua Street Parking Building

1238 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua

The Pukuatua Street Parking Building offers medium to long term covered parking options, a ticket-less, number plate recognition system and automatic entry/exit barrier arms.

The purpose of the upgrade is to provide a more efficient and cost-effective parking solution for CBD workers and visitors.

Casual parking fees

$1 per hour for the first 6 hours; remaining 2 hours free.

Please note there is also an applicable fee of 50c for credit/debit card payments and 20c fee (optional) for SMS receipts.

Pukuatua Carpark prices (i-park.co.nz)

Parking permits

To view or apply for a parking permit for the Pukuatua Carpark building, go to the i-Park website and select Pukuatua Carpark Permits.

By parking here, you must abide by the Parking Building Terms and Conditions.

Apply for a Pukuatua Carpark permit at i-Park

Haupapa Street Carpark

Haupapa Street (Uncovered)

Haupapa Street carpark is patrolled from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 12noon on Saturdays. The carpark is not patrolled on public holidays.

Haupapa Carpark	Charges
Daily (Casual parking)	$1 per hour - pay as you go

Parking for mobility users and other vehicles

Mobility card holders

The mobility parking scheme provides specific parking spaces and other parking privileges for people with disabilities. Rotorua has at least 2 mobility parks per street in the Rotorua Central District (CBD).

Mobility card holders can use dedicated mobility spaces for as long as they want without paying. All other car parks can be used by mobility card holders, without paying, for double the amount of time specified (except P15 spaces which are limited to the time frames specified and are intended for quick pick up and drop offs).

If no time limit is specified, mobility card holders may park in this space for as long as they require without having to pay. Ensure that your valid mobility permit is clearly displayed. Parking wardens monitor the mobility parking spaces to ensure vehicles have valid mobility permits.

The only people who may use mobility parks are those who display current permits. Parking enforcement officers will issue a $150 infringement notice to anyone using a mobility park without a clearly displayed current permit.

For permits: Visit Rotorua Lakes Council or contact the national Mobility Parking Office which administers the mobility parking scheme and issues permits.

Phone 0800 662 7275 or visit mobilityparking.org.nz

Motorhome and campervan parking

There are two locations for daytime motorhome parking in Rotorua, both only a minute's walk from the inner city.

Hinemoa Street - near the Polynesian Spa
Off Lakefront Drive - behind the Soundshell between the building and Lake Road

Motorcycle parking

There are dedicated motorcyle (motorbike) parks in the CBD that motorcyclists can use. Motorcyclists need to pay to park in both dedicated motorcycle parks and when parking in regular car parks within metered parking zones.

Motorcyclists will need to use the Pay by Plate system in the same way that cars do and adhere to any stated time restrictions. Motorcyclists also need to pay to park in the Pukuatua St Parking building.

Contractor parking

When working at an inner-city site for an extended period of time contractors can purchase an electronic Contractor Parking Permit from Council for $10 a day. This provides the convenience of not having to visit a parking meter or display a physical parking permit. The contractor can park a designated vehicle in the general vicinity of where they are working without worrying about time limits. All parking spaces except P15's and specialist spaces such as mobility, taxi spaces etc can be used.

Please note that a Contractor Permit does not provide any guarantee that a particular parking space will be available at any point in time but instead allows parking in a wider area. The contractor is responsible for making sure that their permit remains current at all times.

Tour bus and Coach stops and parks

View the following map to see locations of tour bus and coach stops and parks in the Rotorua district. If you have further questions, please contact the Rotorua Lakes Council transport solutions team on07 348 4199.

Please note that on the following map:

City Ride bus stops are not featured.
City Ride buses may use bus stops and parks on this map but must adhere to any applicable time-restriction at a particular stop/park.
It is expected that there will be a number of changes to bus stops and parks this summer. When these changes take place, this map will be updated.
Only City Ride buses can use City Ride bus stops between 6.30am - 7pm.

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Where to Park

On-street parking