The business of test preparation - and participation - undeniably remains the priority for one of New Zealand's premier wings, but the 66-cap veteran also plans to enjoy what may be his last northern hemisphere excursion.
Fiji-born Rokocoko, an old pro of the team at just 27 years of age, is no stranger to Hong Kong or the venues on the All Blacks' grand slam itinerary but for once he hopes to use his down-time to escape what can be a claustrophobic rugby environment.
Considered a potentially borderline selection for a five-test tour that opens with the "neutral" Bledisloe Cup international against Australia at Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday, Rokocoko said a discussion with former All Blacks, Blues and Auckland team-mate Doug Howlett had fostered his more relaxed outlook.
"One thing Dougie said before he left was that time flies and one of the things he regrets most is that he didn't really get to enjoy it [All Black career] more because he was too pumped up and too focused on his rugby," Rokocoko said.
"He forgot about actually enjoying the time with his mates in this environment, so I've taken that on board and I'm just making sure I really get alongside some of the guys and enjoy this time.
"Sometimes you take it for granted that it's just another trip, so I put myself outside the rugby shoes and imagine someone else having an opportunity to go to a foreign country and experiencing different things.
"I want to do that on this tour, experience a bit more sightseeing and enjoy time with the boys," he said, sounding almost fatalistic about whether he will involved in the All Blacks' next European tour in 2012.
Rumoured to be on the verge of moving offshore, Rokocoko last month re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union through to the end of next year's World Cup.
"Who knows what my future is career-wise? I'm not too sure to be honest. I'm not sure if anyone will want me, not sure how the interest will go over the next 12 months."
A year ago, Rokocoko felt unwanted when omitted from the end-of-year tour to Britain, France and Italy, the first time he had missed the tour since 2004, and a rebuff that forced him to ponder his options overseas.
But the lure of a third and final World Cup campaign, plus a determination not to end his international career on a low, convinced him to strive to regain his spot.
Rokocoko played eight tests in 2009 before being axed to make way for Zac Guildford and Ben Smith.
"I had a shocker last year and I don't want to leave New Zealand on that note. Everyone remembers you for your last game and I didn't want to be remembered for having a shocking year."
Admittedly, Rokocoko's Super 14 season with the Blues earlier was hardly sensational, and there was surprise when he was chosen for the June internationals and subsequent Tri-Nations series ahead of Guildford and Hosea Gear.
But public criticism is something Rokocoko has grown accustomed to since that stunning debut season in 2003 realised 17 test tries.
"That's part of the package of being an All Black," said Rokocoko, who felt he had a target on his forehead before July's test in Melbourne.
"The main thing for me when you get into that little cloud of everyone pointing fingers at you, the worst thing you can ever do is start criticising yourself.
"That is rock bottom for me. The main thing is hear it [criticism] and decide what you're going to do about it."
Rokocoko credited 89-test fullback Mils Muliaina, who had a crisis of confidence after a subdued Super 14 season, for easing him through the tough times.
"Milsy's been a big help. He's like a father for the young guys too."
