Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
Image:
Nicole Portner Photography
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Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve
Located in the Bay of Plenty region
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Introduction
Located near Rotorua, Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) is popular with water skiers, swimmers and boaties. You can follow an easy walking track that circles around the lake.Find things to do and places to stay Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve
There is a boat ramp at the northern end of the lake, with ample parking.
The beaches and surrounding grassed areas at the reserve are popular for picnics. Barbecue sites and rubbish bins are provided.
Dogs, horses, vehicles (including bicycles and motorbikes), fires, removal of plants or animals, camping and hunting are not permitted in the scenic reserve.
Koi carp Image: Dave West
Keep Rotorua lakes free of pest fish
Invasive species are a pest because they reduce water quality and can compete with native species and trout.
You can help by reporting sightings or photographing caught specimens of koi carp (3-70 cm) or catfish (3-40 cm).
Other fish of concern are rudd and gambusia.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| rotorua@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |