Rotorua is slightly cheaper than Auckland or Queenstown. Reference budget €120/day/person.
By expense category:
Accommodation (35-45% of budget): hostel dorm bed NZD 40-70/night, hostel private room NZD 100-180, 3* hotel NZD 150-220/night for 2, 4* hotel NZD 200-320 (Sudima Lake, Novotel Lakeside, Pullman), 5* hotel NZD 400-600 (Pullman, Wai Ariki Hot Springs Hotel & Spa).
Food (15-25%): cafe/brunch NZD 15-25, casual lunch NZD 15-25, restaurant dinner NZD 35-65/person, upscale restaurants NZD 65-120. Traditional hāngi included in cultural evenings (NZD 130-180 with show).
Activities (25-40%) — THE major item at Rotorua: Te Puia NZD 80-115, Wai-O-Tapu NZD 38, Māori cultural evening NZD 130-180, Hobbiton NZD 130, Polynesian Spa NZD 40-90, Kaituna rafting NZD 130-160, Redwoods bike rental NZD 60-100/day, zorbing NZD 60-90, Hell's Gate NZD 35-50.
Transport (5-10%): car rental €50-90/day (ideal), InterCity bus Auckland-Rotorua NZD 30-50, free or NZD 5-10/day centre parking.
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