Ngahopua Track (Twin Lakes Track)

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Tikitere, Rotorua Region

Camping near Tikitere

Information

approx 2 km return | 50 minutes return

The tranquil Lake Rotongata is ringed with a thatch of raupo, which provides habitat for scaup and dabchicks. The larger Lake Rotoatua is a clearer lake with dense podocarp forests descending steeply to its shores.

Walking Track

Access

The start of the track is signposted directly opposite the turnoff to the Okataina Outdoor Education Centre, 4.3km down Okataina Road from SH30. Ample parking is provided in the grounds near the Education Centre.

Track

Walk the access road from the Education Centre to Okataina Road.

The track is marked with orange triangles and climbs for 25 minutes over a leafy forest floor to a lookout above Lake Rotongata. Take care supervising children, as the lookouts are perched above steep drops and some areas are unfenced.

A series of lookouts above Lake Rotoatua are on the left before you reach a junction with the Anaha Track. Head right for 5 minutes to rejoin the road 1km south of the Education Centre.

Geology

Lakes Rotongata and Rotoatua occupy a bisected volcanic crater, formed around 3,500 years ago.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Bay of Plenty

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Tikitere

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-38.0802578747716

176.423056030273

Latitude
-38.0802578747716
Longitude
176.423056030273

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	1km to 3km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km
Track Duration	30 mins to 1 hour Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.