Blue Lake Park — Attraction in North Island

Definitely a must for whanau day out. As you drive in, on the right there is plenty parking and leveled areas like an arena looking onto the lake. BBQ available in this area and toilet facilities.. Just pitch up your gazebo on whatever level u want. If you go past that right turn, head towards the boat ramp, on your left u come into the area thats lined with shaded trees and closest to the lake that's where we were. Beautiful. Safest place I've been to for the toddlers 4yrs and down. Mi son in law had his boat and kayak so the older ones including adults were enjoying the lake on the bisket thingy and kayaking. There are toilet facilities n BBQ in this area too. There are designated areas for swimming, kayaking and of course boating. We travelled from Mt Maunganui to The Blue Lake didnt take us long to get there we left early and left late. Forgot, the lake is not sandy. So if your not use to walking on pebbles advise to get those beach scuff,boots like diving shoes. It didn't deter some of mi mokopuna...

This plays offers a playground for kids, lake to swim for all ages that is really nice to freshen up for the hot summer. Lots of parking available, huge piknik grounds and you're allowed to set up gazebo's and beach tents. BBQ grill is available and free. Toilets, baths, and changing rooms are available as well. The only down side is the parking lot is made of dirt which fogs up when agitated by passing cars coming in and out. But otherwise, that doesn't spoil the fun this plays offer. So if your looking for a fresh water to swim, to cool off for the summer heat and for your kids to enjoy come to...

This is a large sized park and children's playground near the beautiful Blue Lake in Rotorua. The park is large enough with ample car parking spaces available. There are public toilets available nearby which are well maintained too. There is a walkway loop around the Blue Lake which starts from here and is a highly recommended one. We walked the loop and went to the Blue Lake Green Lake lookout which was on the way. Highly recommended for a couple of hours or half a...