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Tarawera Trail Brochure Plan and prepare There is limited cell phone reception along the track meaning there may be a delay in contacting the Tarawera emergency services should the need arise. Walkers are advised to carry a first aid kit. Trail Please note that dogs, horses, fires, removal of plants Walking track at Lake or animals, and hunting are not permitted on the trail or at Hot Water Beach. Vehicles (including bicycles Tarawera Bay of Plenty and motorbikes) are not permitted on the trail. Hunting on DOC land requires a permit. Hunting is prohibited within 100 m of the Tarawera Trail or Hot Water Beach. Lake Tarawera water transport It is highly recommended that you pre book transportation to and from Hot Water Beach. Lake Tarawera Water Taxi Further information 07 362 8080 www.ecotoursrotorua.co.nz For further information about recreational activities and conservation around the Rotorua lakes visit: [email protected] DOC Information Counter Clearwater Cruises Rotorua i-Site and Visitor Centre 07 345 6688 www.clearwater.co.nz 1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua [email protected] Ph: +64 7 348 5179 DOC website: www.doc.govt.nz Check, Clean, Dry Cover and photo above: Lake Tarawera Stop the spread of Published by: didymo and other Department of Conservation freshwater pests. Rotorua Office PO Box 1146, Rotorua 3040 Remember to Check, New Zealand Clean, Dry all items November 2014 before entering, Editing and design: and when moving Publishing Team, DOC National Office between, waterways. This publication is produced using paper sourced from All photos, unless ‘Just one drop’ is all well-managed, renewable and legally logged forests. otherwise credited, it takes. are copyright DOC. The Tarawera Trail 0 1 2 Hot Water Beach Once devastated by the 1886 kilometres Hot Water Beach is a natural Tarawera eruption, the Tarawera geothermal area at Te Rātā Bay on Trail represents a return of the the southern shores of Lake Tarawera, people to their land and the popular with visitors and locals. birthplace of tourism in Natural hot springs under the sand New Zealand. provide a relaxing, warm swim. The land and waters around Caution: localised areas of Lake Tarawera are of special sand and water are very hot! importance to Tuhourangi, Ngāti Access to Hot Water Beach is either Rangitihi and Ngāti Hinemihi, via the Tarawera Trail or by boat who have lived in the area for across Lake Tarawera. The beach is many generations. The trail extremely popular during the summer provides breathtaking views of months and has limited lakeshore Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve mooring posts. and surrounding lakes and forests, quiet picnic spots on Camping at Hot Water Beach bays around the lake, and gentle streams and springs. Campsite grade: Standard The walking trail from Te Wairoa Tent sites: 30 to Hot Water Beach has been developed in partnership between Camp in scenic surroundings and DOC and the Tarawera Trail Trust relax in the natural hot springs in representing Māori landowners. Te Rātā Bay. Enjoy water sports or explore the tracks in other areas of Track information the lake. Facilities include formed tent Te Wairoa car park to Hot Water sites, toilets and a cooking shelter. Beach: 5–6 hours one way, 15 km Water can be taken from the lake for Track classification drinking but must be boiled first. Tramping track – marked track that is mostly Track description Visitors must book a campsite and pay the total fee unformed, for fit, experienced and adequately Set off from Te Wairoa car park and enjoy prior to arrival. equipped people. opening views of beautiful Lake Tarawera. Bookings need to be made through the manager of the Getting there Follow the lakeside trail through Kōtukutuku campsite, Whakarewarewa Village Charitable Trust: The Trail starts at Te Wairoa car park on Tarawera Bay. After 5 km, stop at Hawaiki Bay to Ph: +64 7 349 3463, ext. 101 Road, an easy and scenic 15 min drive from Rotorua enjoy the lake access and a picnic area www.whakarewarewa.com past Tikitapu/Blue Lake. Gates to the car park with toilet facilities. 17 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Village, Rotorua are locked overnight for security. The trail continues, with intermittent climbs, A number of concessionaires run boat or helicopter A 2 km walk along the road connects the through lakeside forest to Te Hīnau Bay, transport around Rotorua Lakes, creating a variety of Te Wairoa car park to Tarawera Landing. passing the cold springs at Twin Streams. options for connecting trails or getting to and from Water taxis are available to ferry passengers After an uphill climb to reach the Rotomahana campsites. Go to Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve/ to and from Tarawera Landing to Hot Water lookout point, descend into Te Rātā Bay to Guides and commercial tourism providers at Beach and must be pre-booked. enjoy a soak at Hot Water Beach. www.doc.govt.nz for more information. .
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