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Rotorua

City in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Overview

Rotorua is a geothermal wonderland located in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty region, famed for its bubbling mud pools, hot springs, and Maori culture. The city offers unique adventure experiences, lively cultural sites, and scenic lakes, making it a top destination for travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Bay of Plenty
Population
58,500
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-38.14°, 176.25°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,275
Local Cost
$1,430
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
13.4°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-0.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1070 mm
Internet Speed
114 Mbps
Upload
91 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
79
Coworking
1
Cafes
33
Nightlife
18
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ROT
Distance
7 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.

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