1 4 Okataina Destination reserves is famous for its lakes and the opportunities This reserve is located along Situated at the end of Lake they offer for swimming, fishing, kayaking and other Hamurana Road, on the northern Okataina Road, this reserve is water sports. This brochure provides information about shores of . The managed by the Department some of our most popular destination reserves and some reserve is a popular spot for of Conservation. It is a pristine, shoreline trout fishing, natural area with native bush of our best kept secrets. Please enjoy these areas and particularly at the mouth of the down to the water’s edge. treat them with respect. Hamurana stream. Lake waters There are several walkways in are shallow and provide safe this area that provide access to swimming for children. the Okataina Scenic Reserve. Reserve user information Please note: This boat ramp is difficult to launch from • Visitors are advised to bring their own drinking water

Turner Rd and requires a high skill as potable water is not always available. Kaska Rd level. • Camping is not permitted on any reserve, unless Hamurana Rd otherwise stated. Fryer Rd • Ski lanes are depicted by black and orange poles. For your own safety do not swim between the poles. • Please dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided 2 Hinehopu 5 Hannahs Bay or preferably take it away when you leave. • Please ensure you control your dog(s) at all times to Hinehopu Lakeshore Reserve is This large, flat area lies between situated on Tamatea Street at the avoid upsetting other reserve users and clean up all the Rotorua Airport and the eastern end of Lake Rotoiti. This shores of Lake Rotorua. An all excrement. Dogs are not allowed in playgrounds. reserve is popular for shoreline mobility playground, horse bridle • Please ensure children are supervised at all times fishing. Water skiing is permitted trail and a dog exercise area are during the months of December- when swimming. among the facilities provided. February only. The Hinehopu The wetland area contains a • Please respect the environment and the wildlife that (Hongi’s) track adjoins this area. regenerating Kahikatea forest makes its home on our reserves. The bush and walkway are and raised wheelchair accessible • Electric BBQs are provided on many Council reserves. managed by Department of walkway. The reserve also Conservation. These are coin operated and run for about 20 minutes provides large open spaces for recreational activities. The beach on 2 x 50 cent coins. is popular for swimming, • Fires are not to be lit on any reserves. windsurfing and has access lanes for jet-skis and water skiing. Facilities key 3 Matahi Spit Dog areas for Walking track Fishing No fires Located off State Highway Hannahs Bay Reserve 30, on the east side of Lake Barbeque Ski lane No camping Rotoma, Matahi Spit is Lake Rotorua suitable for all sorts of water Picnic tables Windsurfing Camping sports events. It is a popular Jetty location for water skiing, Playground Jetski lane Dogs on leash kayaking, windsurfing, jet skiing and swimming. The Playground Boat ramp Swimming No dogs lagoon at the back of the reserve is a locally notable Wheelchair Willow Ave Toilets access Wildlife area wildlife habitat.

Cafe/restaurant 6 Lakefront

The reserve is family orientated with attractions such as the Volcanic Playground and kiosks which offer helicopter rides, boat trips out to , fishing trips and cruises around the lake. The Rotorua Walkway passes through the Lakefront Reserve. This reserve is within walking distance of the city centre and is close to restaurants and cafes. The reserve is often used for regular activities such as craft markets, amusements, pony rides and concerts.

7 Boyes Beach SH 33 to Tauranga Located on Millar Road, Lake SH 5 north Okareka, Boyes Beach is to Hamilton particularly popular during the and Auckland Hamurana 1 Lake summer months for activities 2 Rotoehu such as swimming and Lake Rotoiti picnicking. A short walkway connects the reserve to Steep Lake Rotorua Street Reserve. From 15 Gisborne Ngongotaha Point SH 30 to December to 1 March inclusive dogs Whakatane are not allowed on the reserve between 3 the hours of 9am to 7pm. Outside this time dogs can either be leashed or unleashed but must be controlled at all times. 5 4

6 Lake ROTORUA Okataina 8 Stoney Point and

Rangiuru Bay 7 Lake Okareka Located on Spencer Road, Lake 10 9 8 , Stoney Point is used Blue Lake Tarawera for such local events as the annual Spring Fair as well as a 11 site for weekend barbecues and Green Lake Mt Tarawera boating. The reserve extends from Stoney Point south to Rangiuru Bay and Boatshed Bay. 12 The Tarawera walkway passes through the reserve. Rangiuru Lake Bay is a popular shoreline fishing Rotomahana area in summer. Lake 15 Lake Okaro 16 Rerewhakaaitu 9 Okareka Walkway 17 14 This 5.5 kilometre return walk Lake Ohakuri starts at Acacia Road and follows 13 SH 5 south the lake edge to the Okareka to Taupo Outlet. The walk features farmland, beach, lake and wetland scenery, expansive views and wildlife. It is part of an ongoing re-vegetation project aimed at improving water quality and re-establishing wildlife habitats. The 500m boardwalk provides assisted wheelchair access to the wetland area. 18

10 Blue Lake 11 Tarawera Landing 13 Lake Ohakuri

() (Punaromia) (Whirinaki Arm) This reserve is located on Tarawera The Tarawera Landing is located This reserve is located on Whirinaki Valley Road, Road and is an ideal spot for at the end of Tarawera Road 4.5km south west of Ngakuru. The lake and picnicking. The Blue Lake is an and is the closest point of access reserve are used mainly for boating, particularly exceptionally popular site for to Lake Tarawera. The Landing for waterskiing. Lake levels in this area can rise water sports such as water skiing, is so named as it is the and fall dramatically due to electricity generation. jet skiing, rowing and power boat traditional point of landing and racing. Special conditions apply departure of scenic boat tours for water skiing and information on Tarawera and nearby 14 on this can be obtained from the Rotomahana. Regular launch signs located at the boat ramp. trips still leave from the Landing Thermal Pools A walk around the lake through and a cafe and restaurant is the mature Douglas Fir plantation located in the Carpark area. The Carpark This hot pool complex is is approximately 5km’s in length Landing is surrounded by scenic located on Waikite Valley and takes around 1.5 hours. The reserve administered by the Scenic Road. It has a main splash pool south side of the lake also has Reserve Department of Conservation. with adjoining toddlers beach good swimming beaches which Short walks lead to the mouth area, a sit and soak pool and are accessible from the walkway of the Te Wairoa Stream and to To Rotorua private spas. It also has a cafe and from the Lookout Carpark the orchard and Tuhourangi Tarawera Rd and restaurant facilities and an between the Blue and Green rock paintings. The Landing is adjoining camping ground. The entire Lakes. a notable shoreline trout fishing complex is leased to a private operator. area, particularly in autumn. Phone 333 1861 for bookings or further Dog areas for information. Blue Lake Reserve To Lake Okareka To Blue Lake walkway 12 Hot Water Beach 15 Lake Okaro

Hot water beach is accessible by boat only This reserve can be accessed from Waimangu Blue Lake and is administered by the Department of Road. This lake is an important wildlife habitat Conservation. There is a self-registration, for water birds such as the grey teal, paradise To Lake Tarawera user pays camping area on site and hot shelduck and dabchick. The lake is popular for bathing on the lake edge. trout fishing and waterskiing. Water quality is not as good as other lakes in the area due to run-off from surrounding farms. It is however quite safe for recreational activities. 16 Guy Roe Reserve stay and play Guy Roe Reserve is located on Brett Road, . The reserve area, commonly known as the Homestead Arm, has been a Rotorua popular fishing spot for many stay and play years. Camping is permitted on part of the reserve and an honesty box is provided for payment. Lakes The reserve is also popular for picnics and boat access to the lake. Other camping areas are also provided further around the lake by the Reserves Department of Conservation.

17 Rerewhakaaitu Domain

Located on Ash Pit Road, on the south side of Lake Rerewhakaaitu, the Domain is locally used for rugby, soccer, cricket and tennis. The Rerewhakaaitu Rodeo Association hosts their annual rodeo at the Domain. The Domain is a popular base for water skiing on Lake Rerewhakaaitu, although boat launching is not easy and may be best done at the Guy Roe Reserve.

18 Butchers Pool Rotorua District Council Private Bag 3029 Rotorua This free hot mineral pool is Ph 07 348 4199 Fax 07 346 3143 [email protected] located on Broadlands Road, 1.8km south of the Reporoa Village. The entrance is sign Department of Conservation Ph 07 348 3610 posted from Broadlands Road. Eastern Region Fish & Game Ph 07 357 5501 Butchers Pool has recently been upgraded to replace the timber lining and changing facilities. The mineral water is piped Head above directly from an adjacent spring. Bathers water are advised to keep their heads above water at all times to avoid the risk of contracting amoebic meningitis. Please note: this pool is unsupervised.

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