Short walks around Rotorua Okere Falls Track 30 minutes 1 way, 1.2 km Okere Falls This is a well-formed bush walk with scenic lookouts over the Kaituna River and its spectacular waterfalls. Te Puke 33 Once the site of one of New Zealand’s first hydroelectric power stations, this area is steeped in European 36 Kaharoa Kōkako Track and Māori history. Hamurana Springs Getting there: Follow SH33 for 21km from Rotorua CBD, past Rotorua International Airport, until you Tauranga Hinehopu Track reach Okere Falls. Turn left onto Trout Pool Road and continue until you see the car park on the right. Lake (X: 1,893,527 Y: 5,787,310) Hamurana Rotoehu Lake Rotoiti Ohau Ngongotaha Nature Loop 1 hour loop, 2.5 km Channel Meander through unlogged native bush in tranquil surroundings. Interpretation panels along the way 30 Kawerau & Lake Rotorua Whakatane provide information on the plants and animals in the Reserve. For a more vigorous walk, try the Jubilee Putararu Okataina Track which heads to the summit of Mount Ngongotaha. Mokoia Shorter Walks i-SITE & Visitor Centres 5 Ngongotaha Island Both the Nature loop and the Jubilee Track leave from Violet Bonnington Reserve, at the end of Paradise Rotorua i-SITE Visitor 1 Centre, 1167 Fenton Street Valley Road. Rotorua City Ride bus route 7 ( Mitchell Downs via Clayton Road) provides transport to and (DOC Visitor Centre Ranger Mt Whakapoungakau available on part time basis) 758 m from Pukuatua Street (Rotorua CBD) to the corner of Clayton and Pukehangi Roads. The entrance to the City focus, Cnr Hinemoa tracks is about 10 minutes walk up Paradise Valley Road (X:1,879,591 Y:5,774,793) 2 and Tutanakai Streets Rotorua Mt Ngongotaha Airport 757 m Rotorua The Redwoods 3 Visitor Centre and i-SITE, Rainbow Mountain Summit Track 1 hour Long Mile Road, Rotorua Ngongotaha Jubilee 30 minutes to the summit, 2.5 km Track & Nature Loop 1 2 Eastern Okataina Lake Track Makatiti Dome Check out Rotorua’s geothermal wonders by climbing to the summit of Maunga Kakaramea (Mountain Okataina 934 m of coloured earth). Enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view of the Rotorua area once you reach the top. Fenton St Extend your day by visiting Waiotapu - New Zealand’s largest mud pool. 3 Mistletoe Northern Tarawera Whakarewarewa Lake Okareka Track / Te Puia Track Campsite Travel south-east of Rotorua for 26 km along the Rotorua-Taupo highway (SH5). Parking for the Summit Lake Okareka Track is on the left just past the turning for SH38. NZTM X: 1,895,162 Y:5,753,838 Rotorua mountain Humphries bike car park Bay Campsite To visit Waiotapu mud pool, continue past Rainbow Mountain for 5.5 km to Waiotapu Loop Road, on the Tarawera Falls left opposite Waikite Road. NZTM X: 1,895,131 Y:5,753,811 Tikitapu Okareka Lake Nature Walk Tarawera Outlet Tikitapu Walkway Lake Tarawera Campsite Blue Lake Track (Blue Lake) Blue Lake Track 1 hour 30 minutes, 5.5 km Tarawera Lookout 30 Lake Rotokakahi Take in views of the beautiful Blue Lake (Lake Tikitapu) by walking this looped track. The track (Green Lake) Buried Tokoroa Village can be walked in either direction. Park at the lakefront car park (NZTM X: 1,891,522 Y: 5,768,313). Mt Tarawera 1111 m Tarawera Trail To walk clockwise, follow the road to your left. Alternatively, find the entrance into the bush by Hotwater Beach walking to the far right of the sanded area. 5 Campsite Hamurana Springs walk, 30 minute loop, 1.6 km Legend Isthmus Lake Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, this is an easy, tranquil streamside walk. The waters of Rotomahana Track Information the springs are a Wildlife Sanctuary and play host to many bird species including scaup and the Campsite Geothermal bathing Ash Pit Rd endangered dabchick. The springs are a major source of the water supply for the Hamurana Geothermal feature Waimangu Campsite Historic site Volcanic Valley Brett Rd and Ngongotaha areas. Carpark Campsite Hamurana is a 15-20 minute drive from Rotorua, 7 km past Ngongotaha. The car park is on the left Highway Lake Okaro Lake Rainbow Mtn Craters & Campsite Lake Sealed road Okaro Guy Roe Summit Track Campsite Rerewhakaaitu just past the golf course (X: 1,886,062 Y:5,785,363) Metalled road Rerewhakaaitu Road Walking track Brett Road Waikite Maungakakaramea / Hot Pools Waiotapu Mudpool Rainbow Mountain 743 m For more information Brett Road pick up a copy of Kerosene 38 Creek ‘Explore Rotorua’ or visit Murupara www.doc.govt.nz Taupo Twin Streams Waiotapu Thermal 0 5km 10km Wonderland.