Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve field trip

Bay of Plenty region

Native pohutukawa bush at the edge of Lake Okataina. Photo: C Rudge.

Pohutukawa at the edge of the lake

Map of New Zealand showing the Bay of Plenty region.

Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve is 22 km north-east of Rotorua on Okataina Road, off State Highway 30.

The reserve is a pristine natural area with native bush down to the waters edge. It is rich in birdlife and contains fine examples of rimu, totara, rata and kahikatea.

There are numerous walks in the Lake Okataina area. The scenic reserve has a number of picnic spots, and the lake is safe for swimming.

This resource is designed to be used alongside the Bay of Plenty forests or Lake Okataina field trip resources, and provides background information of the area, and points out the special features and cultural history more specific to Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve.

Highlights:

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Publications

View and download all teaching resource publications

2012 Meridian sustainability calendar (PDF, 1100K)

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LEARNZ website Register for a conservation/biodiversity virtual field trip

Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species

View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen

Contacts

For more information:

Contact your local DOC office

Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz

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