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Lake Okareka — Attraction in North Island

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Lake Okareka
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Lake Ōkāreka is one of four small lakes lying between Lake Rotorua and Lake Tarawera, in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. The others are Lake Rotokakahi, Lake Tikitapu, and Lake Ōkataina. All lie within the Ōkataina Caldera, along its western edge.
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Lake Okareka Reserve and Walkway
50/62 Acacia Road, Lake Ōkareka, Rotorua 3076, New Zealand
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Ngamihi Lodge
Ngamihi Lodge 6 Pryce Road, Lake Ōkareka, RD5 3076, New Zealand
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Lake Okareka
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Lake Okareka

Bay of Plenty Region 3076, New Zealand
4.7(51)
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Lake Ōkāreka is one of four small lakes lying between Lake Rotorua and Lake Tarawera, in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. The others are Lake Rotokakahi, Lake Tikitapu, and Lake Ōkataina. All lie within the Ōkataina Caldera, along its western edge.

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Nearby attractions of Lake Okareka

Lake Okareka Reserve and Walkway

Lake Okareka Reserve and Walkway

Lake Okareka Reserve and Walkway

4.7

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Sajeev ThomasSajeev Thomas
Smaller of the lakes in Rotorua but Lake Okareka presented itself as a stunning beauty on a rainy day. The area around the lake felt very peaceful and beautiful - this might be a good place to stay in Rotorua. Lots of birds especially ducks in and around the lake.
Razal K ARazal K A
Nice lake, beautiful scenery and peaceful surrounding, a perfect recipe for a unwinding holiday. A great place to stay if you are going to Rotorua. It's around 20 mins drive to the Rotorua city.
Dan AlexDan Alex
Absolutely stunning place. You can go to see the glow worms in the caves if you have a paddle board or a kayak. You need to do it at night. Make sure you follow the safety rules.
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Smaller of the lakes in Rotorua but Lake Okareka presented itself as a stunning beauty on a rainy day. The area around the lake felt very peaceful and beautiful - this might be a good place to stay in Rotorua. Lots of birds especially ducks in and around the lake.
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Nice lake, beautiful scenery and peaceful surrounding, a perfect recipe for a unwinding holiday. A great place to stay if you are going to Rotorua. It's around 20 mins drive to the Rotorua city.
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Absolutely stunning place. You can go to see the glow worms in the caves if you have a paddle board or a kayak. You need to do it at night. Make sure you follow the safety rules.
Dan Alex

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4.7
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5.0
7y

This is a must see for visitors to Rotorua. It is about a 4.5 km walk , total, around the top of one of the regions most pristine lakes. The bird life is dense and varied, the views beautiful and the walk not stressful but still an achievement. It is one of the natural wonders of Rotorua. Don't miss it . Oh yes. There is a donation box to help with the cost of maintaining the track. I would suggest you avail yourself of the opportunity to be part of this wonder by contributing a...

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4.0
28w

Smaller of the lakes in Rotorua but Lake Okareka presented itself as a stunning beauty on a rainy day. The area around the lake felt very peaceful and beautiful - this might be a good place to stay in Rotorua. Lots of birds especially ducks in and...

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5.0
7y

Nice lake, beautiful scenery and peaceful surrounding, a perfect recipe for a unwinding holiday. A great place to stay if you are going to Rotorua. It's around 20 mins drive to the...

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