The Blue and Green Lakes Lookout — Local services in North Island

Blue and Green Lakes, Rotorua - Māori names are Lake Tikitapu and Lake Rotokākahi. These two lakes sit side by side and yes, one is blue and the other is green. Both can be viewed at a midway point, accessible by vehicle and on foot.

It is worth the scenic drive and only 20 minutes from Rotorua. The two lakes are directly next to each other separated by just a narrow piece of land.

As a collapsed volcanic crater, the lake is shallow which highlight differences in the colours between the two lakes.

The Blue Lake is “turquoise blue from above due to reflection from white rhyolite and pumice bottom” while the Green Lake is “emerald green from above due to shallow,...

This is a elevated lookout offering majestic views to the Blue Lake and Green Lake. There are a few steps to reach the lookout point, but have handrails which make it easy enough. Well marked sign boards are there, which describe the history and geology of the lakes. On a clear sunny day, one can easily see the difference in the colours of the water due to difference in composition of the bedrock and vegetation in the lakes. This is also a part of the Blue lake walking track. There is a small carpark and a public toilet nearby. Highly...

You can view both lakes from here. The blue lake and the green lakes. Both colours are visible when the weather is sunny. When you park your park. Turn back and walk up the hill and you will see both lakes. Many people kept walking forward and they could only see one lake. That track they took at is the track that goes around lake Tarawera. There are toilet facilities for your use. It was very smelly. The lookout is easily accessible from...