Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve
The Lake Okataina area was an important link in pre-European routes, when canoes were carried from Lake Tarawera to Lake Okataina.Okataina Road follows one of these ancient portage routes.
The Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve is a pristine natural area with native bush down to the waters edge. The reserve is rich in birdlife and contains fine examples of rimu, totara, rata and kahikatea.
How to Get There
Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve is 22km north-east
of Rotorua on Okataina Road, off State
Highway 30.
Attractions and Facilities
There are numerous walks in the Lake Okataina
area, ranging from short walks to day tramping;
all are accessed from Okataina Road.
The scenic reserve has a number of picnic
spots.
The lake has safe swimming.
There is a boat ramp near a carpark at the end
of the road. Note: The ramp is difficult to launch
from and requires a high skill level.
Public toilets are provided.
Please Remember
Dogs, horses, vehicles (including bicycles
and motorbikes), fires, removal of plants or
animals, camping and hunting without a
permit are not permitted in the reserve.
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Protect plants and animals.
Remove rubbish.
Bury toilet waste.
Keep streams and lakes clean.
Take care with fires.
Camp carefully.
Keep to the track.
Consider others.
Respect our cultural heritage.
Enjoy your visit.
Toitu te Whenua
(Leave the land undisturbed).
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