Boyes Beach — Attraction in North Island

Great public beach which was so quiet for the size of it!! Probably the best public beach on the lake, the other is a little small, and white sand/pebbles. Has a children's play area and public toilets which are being upgraded this year. Could do with some walks around it though as the only good walks are on the road which despite the traffic being low and slow would be better if there was a path. Also has a public bbq and overnight campervan parking for a limited...

Love boyes beach. Little piece of heaven. Nice areas to chill out and pic nic it up while the kids are going for a swim. Nice and sheltered so even if its a windy day usually the lakes are not. Only tip, bring some spray on bug spray as the sand flies tend to come out later in the arvo if you ha ginger out...

One of many great lakes/beach's to visit while in Rotorua. The local swimming/diving rock has been a staple for year's, nice shellow swimming spot for families with all the amenities you would want toilets, playground, picnic tables and bbqs. This is also the home base of one of the local waka ama...