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Enjoy native bush and quiet beaches. The track provides good opportunities to look out over the Blue Lake (Tikitapu) and Green Lake (Rotokakahi). Category: Walking track Distance: 5.5 km Completion Time: 1.5hr circuit
This nice, peaceful track is just bliss when you want to get away from the city. Enjoy the birdlife and the beautiful clear spring that runs into Lake Rotorua. Category: Short walk Completion Time: 20 min one way
Hatupatu is an alternative ending to Tuhoto Ariki Trail leading back down the hill ending at the junction of Moerangi and Tawa roads. Near the exit of the mountain bike trail 'Billy T'. Category: Mountain biking - Expert Distance: 1 km
This track highlights the area's incredible native forest and cultural importance. Beautiful beach at Korokitewao Bay (Lake Rotoiti) for swimming and picnicking. Category: Walking track Distance: 2.2 km Completion Time: 1 hr 30 min one way
This track is dominated by the majestic Mount Tarawera. Category: Short walk Distance: 1.2 km Completion Time: 20 min one way
Kokako Track also known as the Hollow Track meanders its way down through some beautiful forest to Onaia Stream. This is a tranquil and secluded spot, ideal for a picnic or breakfast stop after listening to the dawn chorus of kokako. Category: Tramping track Distance: 1.2 km Completion Time: 45 min each way
Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve contains fine examples of rimu, totara, rata and kahikatea. Pohutukawa grace the lake shores, and the reserve is also rich in birdlife. Category: Tramping track
Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve provides a wealth of walking opportunities. Find out about some of the walking tracks available. Category: Walking track
This track passes through a fine example of lowland forest, one of the few areas left unlogged on the Mamaku Plateau. Category: Route Distance: 9 km Completion Time: 5 hr 30 min return
Large podocarps and a chance to hear kaka and other native birdlife while walking along the Mokaihaha Track which takes you past Lake Rotohokahoka. Category: Tramping track Distance: 4 km Completion Time: 2 hr return
The only walking track up to the summit of Mt Ngongotaha. Passes through native forest with views of one of the largest rata trees in the Bay of Plenty. Category: Walking track Distance: 2.4 km Completion Time: 1.5 hr one way
The Loop Track is a short walk orientated towards families or school groups to provide an experience close to town showcasing the beautiful flora and fauna of Mt Ngongotaha for all to see. Category: Short walk Distance: 1.2km Completion Time: 1 hr
The Okareka Mistletoe Walk was built as a joint venture between the Rotorua branches of the Botanical Society and Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society. The walk provides views of the threatened native mistletoe. Category: Short walk Completion Time: 10 mins return
The Okere River is a site of significant Maori cultural and spiritual values. Okere River meaning "the place of drifting", is an 11 km stretch of the Kaituna River. Category: Short walk Distance: 1.2 km Completion Time: 30 min one way Alert: Dangerously strong currents and waterfalls. Please keep to the track.
Enjoy this easy walking track with great views over two crater lakes. Category: Short walk Distance: 1 km Completion Time: 15 min one way
Get a complete 360 degree view over the region, after climbing Rainbow Mountain-Summit Track. Category: Tramping track ; Mountain biking - Advanced Distance: 2.5 km Completion Time: 1 hr 30 min one way (walking)
The track runs between the Waterfall road carpark to the spectacular falls, where water surges out of fissures in a high cliff face. Category: Short walk Distance: 700 m Completion Time: 20 min one way
See the Tarawera River disappearing underground at various sites before it re-emerges through the spectacular Tarawera Falls through narrow fissures in a fractured rhyolite lava cliff. Category: Walking track Distance: 5 km Completion Time: 2 hr one way Alert: Short 'cascades' loop above the falls is closed.
This area was extensively altered by the 1886 Tarawera eruption and the landscape is being slowly regenerated by native plant species. Category: Tramping track Distance: 6 km Completion Time: 3 hr one way
Te Tihi o Tawa is a specifically built trail through native bush with great downhills for mountain bikers. It starts from the highest point in Whakarewarewa Forest and links into 'Billy T' half way down. Category: Mountain biking - Advanced Distance: 1.5 km
Te Waihou Walkway lies alongside the upper reaches of the Waihou River, where the water is extremely clear and pure, with an intense blue hue. Category: Walking track Distance: 4.7 km (one way) plus 0.5 km loop track Completion Time: 1 hr 30 min one way
The Tikitapu Nature Walk provides an opportunity to learn about the local flora and fauna through information panels along the track. Category: Short walk
Specifically designed dual use trail through native bush with great downhills and some decent climbs for the mountain bikers. Starts from the highest point in Whakarewarewa Forest. Category: Tramping track ; Mountain biking - Advanced Distance: 5 km Completion Time: 1 hr 30 min (walking) 40 min (riding)
This magnificent thermal wonderland is perfect for a short stop to view the hot, bubbling mud pools. Category: Short walk Distance: 20 m Completion Time: 2 min one way
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