left into Millar Road. The campsite is 500 m, on the right. the on 500 m, is campsite The Road. Millar into left
Road, then left into Okareka Loop Road. At Okareka settlement turn turn settlement Okareka At Road. Loop Okareka into left then Road, Water taxis can be booked from Rotorua i-SITE. Rotorua from booked be can taxis Water Access the reserve from Waimangu Road, off SH5. off Road, Waimangu from reserve the Access
Head east from Rotorua on SH30 for 1.7 km. Turn right into Tarawera Tarawera into right Turn 1.7 km. for SH30 on Rotorua from east Head Only accessible by boat or by walking the Tarawera Trail (5–6 hr). hr). (5–6 Trail Tarawera the walking by or boat by accessible Only popular for bathing. for popular
www.whakarewarewa.com 9 am and 7 pm. Dogs not permitted in playground area at any time. any at area playground in permitted not Dogs 7 pm. and 9 am . 101, ext 3463 349 7 +64 phone: Trust, geyser, while Te Ranga (Kerosene Creek) is a geothermal creek creek geothermal a is Creek) (Kerosene Ranga Te while geyser,
Dogs: 15 December – 28 February inclusive, no dogs between hours of of hours between dogs no inclusive, February 28 – December 15 Dogs: Bookings are made through Whakarewarewa Village Charitable Charitable Village Whakarewarewa through made are Bookings Close by, Waiotapu has a bubbling mud pool and an impressive impressive an and pool mud bubbling a has Waiotapu by, Close
in the early morning or at the change of light near the end of the day. day. the of end the near light of change the at or morning early the in localised patches of sand and water are very hot. very are water and sand of patches localised such as kayaking and water skiing. skiing. water and kayaking as such
area. This is great spot for water skiing during the day and trout fishing fishing trout and day the during skiing water for spot great is This area. in natural hot springs on the shores of Lake Tarawera. Caution: Caution: Tarawera. Lake of shores the on springs hot natural in and paradise shelduck. The water is safe for recreational activities activities recreational for safe is water The shelduck. paradise and
Popular with families, there are BBQ facilities and a children’s play play children’s a and facilities BBQ are there families, with Popular An extremely popular site in the summer, where you can relax relax can you where summer, the in site popular extremely An Lake Okaro is an important habitat for water birds such as grey teal teal grey as such birds water for habitat important an is Okaro Lake
under 5s free (pay cash on arrival) on cash (pay free 5s under advance) in (pay free 5s under arrival) on cash (pay free 5s under
$4, youth/child $8, Adult $6.50, youth/child $13, Adult $5, youth/child $10, Adults
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and when the fire risk is ‘extreme’. is risk fire the when and
campsite is on the left. the on is campsite road to the campsite (25 km). The forest gate is closed after dark dark after closed is gate forest The (25 km). campsite the to road
Lake Ōkareka campsite is on the right where the road seal ends. seal road the where right the on is campsite Ōkareka Lake
Tarawera Road and continue until Blue Lake is in sight. The The sight. in is Lake Blue until continue and Road Tarawera on Plunkett Street for a permit ($5) to drive on the private forestry forestry private the on drive to ($5) permit a for Street Plunkett on
Continue past Boyes Beach campsite on Millar Road. The turn off to to off turn The Road. Millar on campsite Beach Boyes past Continue
Head east from Rotorua on SH30 for 1.7 km. Turn right into into right Turn 1.7 km. for SH30 on Rotorua from east Head Kawerau. At the township, stop at the Kawerau information centre centre information Kawerau the at stop township, the At Kawerau.
to avoid wash swamping their nests. their swamping wash avoid to
From Rotorua follow SH30 east for 55 km, then take SH34 to to SH34 take then 55 km, for east SH30 follow Rotorua From Forest has great walking and mountain biking trails. trails. biking mountain and walking great has Forest
Look out for threatened dabchicks, and keep boats to the speed limit limit speed the to boats keep and dabchicks, threatened for out Look
Lake. Kayak and bike hire available, and Redwoods/Whakarewarewa Redwoods/Whakarewarewa and available, hire bike and Kayak Lake. popular in summer. in popular
Water comes from the lake and must be boiled before drinking. before boiled be must and lake the from comes Water a variety of bird species. Nearby, a 5.5 km walking track circles Blue Blue circles track walking 5.5 km a Nearby, species. bird of variety a Tarawera Falls. Trout fishing and water sports on the lake are are lake the on sports water and fishing Trout Falls. Tarawera
are trophy trout in the lake for permit holders to catch. catch. to holders permit for lake the in trout trophy are and mistletoe threatened to home is campsite the Rotorua, of centre campsite to several walking tracks including one to the beautiful beautiful the to one including tracks walking several to campsite
Just 15 minutes from Rotorua, popular during the summer. There There summer. the during popular Rotorua, from minutes 15 Just the from drive mins 10 Reserve, Scenic Tikitapu the in Nestled This large campsite is popular with families. A bridge links the the links bridge A families. with popular is campsite large This
under 5s free (pay cash on arrival) on cash (pay free 5s under arrival) on cash (pay free 5s under campsite.
$6.50, youth/child $13, Adult $6.50, youth/child $13, Adult non-powered a for $35 From
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Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) (Te Outlet Tarawera Lake Ōkareka Lake Park Holiday 10 Top Lake Blue
Symbol key Keep waterways pest-free 10 Great Rotorua Campsites
Rotorua Lakes are currently free of most pest Camping Dump station weeds, pest fish (koi carp, rudd, and tench), and didymo (rock snot). Lakeside camp Campervan Boat ramp Aquatic pests are a threat to our waterways. They can spread when small weed fragments or fish eggs attach to equipment or footwear. and campervan Toilets Fishing Always Check, Clean, Dry your footwear, vehicles, boats, fishing equipment and other items before sites around Water from tap* Water skiing entering and when moving between, lakes, rivers and streams. Camp managers – where present – can Water from stream’ Wildlife Rotorua provide resources to help clean your equipment. Picnic table Playground
Cooking facilities Dogs on a leash
Cooking shelter No camping
BBQ No fires
This publication is produced Showers No dogs by Department of Conservation and Destination Rotorua
* Water from tap does not imply drinking water standards are met. November 2016 All water should be boiled for 3 minutes before consumption. Editing and design: DOC Publishing Team
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Tauranga 33 10 Great 36 Lake Rotoehu Rotorua Hamurana Lake Rotoiti Campsites Oha Channel 30 Lake Rotoma Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park Putararu Lake Rotorua
30 Boyes Beach Mokoia 5 Ngongotaha Island Lake Ōkareka Kawerau & Mt Whakapoungakau Whakatane Hot Water Beach 758 m
Lake Tarawera Outlet Rotorua Mt Ngongotaha Airport 757 m Lake Okaro ROTORUA Guy Roe Reserve Rotorua Visitor Centre & i-SITE Lake Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Okataina Makatiti Dome 934 m Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road
Fenton St Tarawera Road Trout Pool Road Whakarewarewa/ Redwoods Visitor Te Puia Centre & i-SITE Rotorua mountain Lake bike car park Okareka Rotorua Visitor Centre & i-SITE is located at the lake end of Tikitapu/ Blue Lake Fenton St (Rotorua's main street). We Lake Tarawera are open every day (except Christmas Tarawera Lookout Day) from 7.30 am – 6.00 pm during 30 the winter, and from 7.30 am – 7.00 pm Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake) during the summer. A DOC visitor Buried Village Mt Tarawera counter is available during opening 1111 m hours and a ranger is present part time. 5
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Highway Gravel road Lake Rotomahana Sealed road Walking track
Waimangu Volcanic Valley Information Parking Lake Okaro Airport Historic site Lake Rerewhakaaitu Road Rerewhakaaitu
Geothermal Geothermal Brett Road bathing feature 743 m Waikite Maungakakaramea/ Hot Pools Rainbow Mountain 38 Dump station 5 0 5 km 10 km Kerosene Murupara Taupo Creek
Guy Roe Reserve Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road
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FEES PER NIGHT: FEES PER NIGHT: Adults $8, youth/child $4, Adult $8, youth/child $4, New Zealand dabchick. under 5s free (pay cash on arrival) under 5s free (pay cash on arrival) Photo: © Shellie Evans Known as the Homestead Arm, this has been a popular fishing A larger site than Brett Road with a boat ramp and on-site camp spot for many years – permits available from local fishing stores. manager. Water must be boiled before drinking. Protect water quality The reserve is also popular for picnics and boat access to the lake. The nearby Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve has 2.5 km a tramping Camping is permitted on parts of the reserve. track to the summit of Rainbow Mountain (Maunga Kakaramea), Don’t use soaps or detergents The Rotorua population near waterways. Head south from Rotorua on SH5, then SH35. Turn into which passes three crater lakes and steaming geothermal cliffs. of New Zealand dabchicks is one of the largest in the Rerewhakaaitu Road and continue for 2.7 km, then turn left into Brett Follow directions for Brett Road Campsite but continue past it, Use dedicated sewerage stations to dispose of waste. country. Less than 2000 Road. The camp entrance is 2.5 km, on the right. Access is sealed. then turn right into Ash Pit Road. Follow for 1.7 km until you reach the dabchicks are thought campsite. Access is sealed. Remove litter when you leave the campsite. to exist and populations susceptible to changes in Report suspected pest fish water quality. or weed sightings to the Follow these guidelines to Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Trout Pool Road DOC hotline (0800 362 468) – if possible, take a photo. help protect water quality.
24/7 wastewater dumping is available at the Rotorua Waste Water Treatment Plant, 5 minutes drive from Rotorua’s CBD on SH30A, opposite Marguerita Street. www.doc.govt.nz Photo: Nicole Portner Photography Photo: Nicole Portner Photography
FEES PER NIGHT: FEES PER NIGHT: Adult $8, youth/child $4, Free under 5s free (pay cash on arrival) Overnight camping Located in Okere Falls Scenic Reserve, where the Kaituna River On the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu, so take binoculars for cascades between narrow, steep ravines before it enters the Trout Overnight camping is prohibited on reserves except in watching water birds. There is good fishing, swimming and walking Pool’s tranquil waters. The area is popular with white water rafters designated areas. nearby. and kayakers. The 1.2 km Okere Falls Track starts from the camping You may be fined $200 under the Freedom Camping Water must be boiled before drinking. area, and has great look outs over the river’s spectacular waterfalls. Act 2011 if, while freedom camping, you interfere with or Follow directions for Guy Roe Reserve, then continue another 2.5 km Swimming not recommended in this location. damage a public area, its flora or fauna, or any structure in on Brett Road. The campsite is on the right. Access is sealed. Take SH30 from Rotorua past the airport, then SH33 towards the area; or dispose of waste other than into an appropriate Tauranga. After 8 km, turn left into Trout Pool Road. Visitors are waste receptacle, eg a motorhome discharging wastewater to ground. You can be fined up to $10,000 for allowed to camp in vehicles overnight in the car park at the end serious offences. of the road. Tents are not permitted.