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Lake Okareka Walkway

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6 Tarawera

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Information

Lake Okareka Walkway

2.5 hour return

Includes 500m of boardwalk to access the wetland area, there are bird viewing spots scattered all around the boardwalk.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Rotorua District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Tarawera

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking

Directions

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Coordinates

-38.1771442228191

176.353833580017

Latitude
-38.1771442228191
Longitude
176.353833580017
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 2 to 4 hours 2 to 4 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

2 to 4 hours

2 to 4 hours

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

DOC Track Category

  • Walking track Walking track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Walking track

Walking track

Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

    • Nice landscape, interesting water.

      Icon__personMath Meyer

    • Beautiful lake and cliff diving.

      Icon__personStella and Merle

    • Peaceful campground right next to the lake.

      Icon__personJohannes

    • Great boardwalk walk.

      Icon__personK Wallis

    • Set on a beautiful, quiet lake.

      Icon__personMark & Beth Kaufman

    4.3 9 Reviews Analysis

  • An easy walk with some signage sharing information about the nature and history of the area.

    The lake is beautiful and lots of bird life. From the information on the first board, we thought we would 2 a bit about the eruption but nothing came up afterwards. Easy walk for kids but the path can be a bit narrow after the boardwalk for a pram

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2018

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    Chloe B

  • Nice landscape, interesting water.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

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    Math Meyer

  • Beautiful lake and cliff diving.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

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    Stella and Merle

  • Peaceful campground right next to the lake.

    Take a refreshing swim in the morning, noon or in the evening. Enjoy the beautiful sky at night. You will see a lot of stars and shooting stars.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

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    Johannes

  • A hidden lake with a large number of tracks, great view and smells, also you can have a swim on that beautiful lake after.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2014

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    Josefina Tassone

  • Set on a beautiful, quiet lake.

    Very clean toilet but no other service - bring drinking water.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2011

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    Mark & Beth Kaufman

  • Campsite: Only a small site, but right on the bank of the river.

    Gorgeous location and it was cheap!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2011

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    Natalie Maguire

  • Great boardwalk walk.

    Fab toilets!!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2011

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    K Wallis

  • Very small and all the vans are close together, but yu can go swimming in the lake.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2011

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    Kris