Welcome to your comprehensive guide for travelling to the city of Rotorua, New Zealand, for the 2025 Surface Coatings Association of New Zealand (SCANZ) Convention. We are delighted to host you at the Arawa Park Hotel, Rotorua.

Whether you are travelling domestically or internationally, getting to Rotorua is convenient and enjoyable. Below, we outline various travel options to ensure your journey to the 2025 SCANZ Convention is as smooth and pleasant as possible.

By Air:

Rotorua Airport is well-connected with several major airports in New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.  However, Air New Zealand is the only airline that flies to Rotorua, so we recommend you book your flights early to get the best prices.  Rotorua Airport is proudly the Gateway to the Central North Island

Sitting on the shore of Lake Rotorua, with the iconic Mokoia Island in the background, Rotorua Airport is a key gateway, perfectly placed for exploring the region and the Central North Island. 

By Road:

Rotorua is easily accessible by road, with scenic drives through New Zealand’s North Island. It is approximately a 2.5-hour drive from Auckland, and the roads are well-maintained and clearly signposted.

By Bus/Coach:
Several coach companies operate comfortable and affordable services connecting Tauranga with other major cities and towns across the North Island.

Local Transportation:

Several coach companies operate comfortable and affordable services connecting Rotorua with other major cities and towns across the North Island.

Arawa Park Rotorua:

272 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

10 mins from Rotorua Airport

Nestled right next to Arawa Racecourse in one of New Zealand’s most activity-rich cities, Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua invites you to enjoy a stay the whole family will live to remember. With panoramic views over the Racecourse and the city of Rotorua, plus close proximity to New Zealand’s renowned geothermal wonders, it’s not hard to see why Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua hits the mark for families and independent travellers alike, by offering the perfect blend of convenience and excitement.

Fitted with 135 spacious rooms complete with corner baths, lounge chairs, footstools, free WiFi, gym access — and private balconies in some quarters — your stay won’t be anything but a comfortable one at Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua.

Located right in the heart of all the action in Rotorua, getting to Arawa Park Hotel’s doorstep is as simple as taking State Highway 33 which becomes Te Ngae Road. Then turn left at Fenton Street and your destination is on the left.

From the Airport, a taxi costs approximately NZ$30.00 (10 mins). Alternatively, a shuttle service is approximately NZ$15.00 and a 15 minute drive.

Coming from the CBD? That’s even easier. Just travel south down Fenton Street and the hotel is on your left.

Hiring a car or bringing your own? Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua has no shortage of free on-site parking spaces for your vehicle. The hotel also offers AN EV charging station for $15 per day.

ROTORUA:

In the heart of New Zealand’s North Island lies Rotorua. This is a place where you can experience the true depth of what Aotearoa has to offer. A place where you’re a visitor, not just a tourist.

Rotorua is like a world within a world: a region with some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural attractions, from dormant volcanoes and geothermal wonders to pristine lakes and magical forests; a place that offers an incredible array of experiences, from adrenaline and adventure to enrichment and relaxation; a warm and welcoming people who are proud of sharing their rich Māori culture with you; and so much more.

Whether you want to recharge in natural hot springs, feel the thrill of flying downhill in a Luge or ZORB, escape amid 200km (124 miles) of mountain biking trails, run into the crater of a dormant volcano, raft the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall, experience true connection with Māori culture, or all of the above – it’s all here. Experiences unlike any other. Moments that mean more. Memories you’ll cherish forever.

NEW ZEALAND:

New Zealand is a sophisticated and unspoilt land with truly breath-taking scenery. One minute you can be soaking in natural thermal pools or scaling glorious mountains, the next you are enjoying fine dining in absolute luxury. It is 100% pure – pure nature, pure adventure, pure relaxation – no wonder it is the envy of the world. The modern urban lifestyle, stable political environment and friendly people attract millions of visitors every year, and they keep coming back. Our primary language is English, and our exchange rate tends to benefit visitors. Come visit us. Live and breathe the Kiwi way of life for a while and see why visitors don’t want to leave Aotearoa, the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’.