Title: Lake Tikitapu in Bay of Plenty Region - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Lake Tikitapu Tours and Activities

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## Visit Lake Tikitapu

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#### Explore one of the region’s most beautiful lakes and relax on the beach beside the sparkling water.

Lake Tikitapu is also known as “Blue Lake”, because of its gorgeous sapphire waters. Lie out in the sun on the lakeside beach and cool off with a refreshing dip in the waters. Stride along the scenic walking trail and take in panoramic views of the lake.

Bring food and drinks with you and spend a day in the idyllic surroundings. Set up a base on the beach at the north end or make use of the barbecue facilities and cook a feast for your family and friends. From the picnic area above the beach, you can look down over the forest-encircled lake. Notice its striking colour a bed of pumice and rhyolite makes the water in this collapsed volcano crater glow a deep shade of blue.

Paddle around in the lake’s calm, clean water. If you enjoy fishing, keep your feet dry and take advantage of the excellent angling on offer here instead. Rainbow trout inhabit the water and are particularly abundant between May and August when they spawn close to the shoreline.

Stretch your legs during a stroll around the lake. The woodland trail that forms a loop is just over 6 kilometres (3 miles) long and will take approximately an hour to complete. Watch for native birds such as tuis and fantails. Stop at the southeast end to marvel at the strange green waters of Lake Rotokakahi and admire the magnificent views from the lookout point on the southwest corner.

Lake Tikitapu is a 15-minute drive southeast of Rotorua. Find parking at the northern end of the lake as well as toilets and a children’s playground. Additional parking is available at the southern end between the two lakes. The lake is popular for boating and waterskiing and regularly hosts events.

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### Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua

30m

9.6/10

38 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $90

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Guided Hike Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4579385/3a53a813-5220-446f-9c67-f318cb23a94a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Guided Hike Combo

9h

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $276

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-kaituna-rafting-mt-tarawera-hiking-combo.a4579385.activity-details?&rid=6108108&location=Lake+Tikitapu&swp=off)

![Lake Rotoiti & Hot Pools Guided Kayak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5081938/39a65c6b-553b-4748-b4db-0c4d7d7eb914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Lake Rotoiti & Hot Pools Guided Kayak

4h 30m

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $147

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-rotoiti-hot-pools-guided-kayak.a5081938.activity-details?&rid=6108108&location=Lake+Tikitapu&swp=off)

![Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4772525/e6fe0e26-a62d-4126-a9ed-4289652c6091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue

6h 30m

10/10

6 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $180

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hot-pools-kayak-evening-barbecue.a4772525.activity-details?&rid=6108108&location=Lake+Tikitapu&swp=off)

![Private Waimangu Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138427/e61c8d57-bd0d-408c-a1bb-aed3a6ed60e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Waimangu Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour

5h

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $309

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/steaming-cliffs-kayak.a2138427.activity-details?&rid=6108108&location=Lake+Tikitapu&swp=off)

![Glow Worm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/739454/70a1c9b4-ee75-47a0-aa9e-7954232838c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Glow Worm Kayak Tour

3h

9.8/10

96 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $160

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-glow-worm-kayaking-tour.a739454.activity-details?&rid=6108108&location=Lake+Tikitapu&swp=off)

![Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4438117/bf45d511-ba3c-4a0c-af56-b5c337a80bd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

2h 30m

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

CA $147

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Spa & wellness

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![Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1306413/5be4b3bc-1bd0-4a9a-bf23-02649fa99ab3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

1h

9.4/10

102 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $74

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hells-gate-mud-bath-spas.a1306413.activity-details?&rid=6108108&location=Lake+Tikitapu&swp=off)

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### Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Swimming (12+ yrs)

8.8/10

80 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $41

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Rotorua: Lakefront Hot Springs & Spa - Luxury Māori Wellness

2h

10/10

10 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $144

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs)

2h

10/10

7 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $144

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Swimming

9.2/10

80 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $66

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4756595/e58f0a1e-af7b-45bc-bdf3-21b099916b0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

45m

9.4/10

87 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $37

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-secret-spot-hot-tubs.a4756595.activity-details?&rid=6108108&location=Lake+Tikitapu&swp=off)

![Massage and Wellness](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/898754/c2effaa2-41b2-4c5e-a612-5a7e189fed7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Massage and Wellness

1h

Free cancellation available

CA $84

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/massage-and-wellness.a898754.activity-details?&rid=6108108&location=Lake+Tikitapu&swp=off)

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### Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

9.4/10

18 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $47

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-orakei-korako-geothermal-park-and-cave-entry-ticket.a48485961.activity-details?&rid=6108108&location=Lake+Tikitapu&swp=off)

![Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47626766/65192492-d0c7-4f30-8f63-d2c749129cb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand

3h

8/10

2 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $25

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/geothermal-and-freshwater-combo-family-pools-in-new-zealand.a47626766.activity-details?&rid=6108108&location=Lake+Tikitapu&swp=off)

### Popular places to visit

![Lake Rotokakahi showing a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108124/8981c7ff-47a7-4628-a314-24a143ef0813.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Rotokakahi

With stunning views and a serene atmosphere, it is easy to understand why this lake is regarded as sacred by the local Maori.

[](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Rotokakahi-Lake-Okareka.d6108124.Vacation-Attraction)

![Buried Village which includes a garden and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108144/f4398c66-a114-4c37-a50c-855557d32cda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Buried Village

Entombed by the eruption of a brutal volcano, this historic village has been perfectly preserved for more than 100 years.

[](https://expedia.ca/Buried-Village-Lake-Tarawera.d6108144.Vacation-Attraction)

![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/b7db01ba-feb9-4b2c-b691-1aa1261f7c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

[](https://expedia.ca/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Vacation-Attraction)

![Amazing sight, the hot springs in this traditional Maori village. Very smelly!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/bc2eb169-4914-4622-a226-4cdc9acf1768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

5/5(7 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Whakarewarewa-The-Living-Maori-Village-Rotorua.d553248621532610766.Vacation-Attraction)

![Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve which includes a church or cathedral and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108102/81c965c8-5515-4ba3-bd98-cb69f1c58e6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

5/5(2 reviews)

Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.

[](https://expedia.ca/Whakarewarewa-Thermal-Reserve-Whakarewarewa.d6108102.Vacation-Attraction)

![Lake Tarawera which includes a beach and swimming as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108134/2a3cbd0c-35f7-4194-a670-d4f3af2c1e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Tarawera

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Fish for rainbow trout, swim at a beach with hot spring water and hike to waterfalls set amid majestic scenery at this vast, intense-blue lake.

[](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Tarawera-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108134.Vacation-Attraction)

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## Best Lodging Options Near Lake Tikitapu

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### 

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

723 Tarawera Rd Rotorua Bay of Plenty

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### 

Kundaniwas | Lake Okareka Tiny House + Lake Views

 Rotorua Bay Of Plenty

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Rydges Rotorua

10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty

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Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12

 Lake Okareka Bay of Plenty

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### 

Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake.

 Lake Okareka Bay Of Plenty

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Contemporary relaxed Cottage on 100 acres

 Lake Okareka Rotorua

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Fantastic Lake and Mountain views with Spa Pool

 Rotorua New Zealand

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Tranquil Hideaway - Lake Okareka Holiday Home

 Lake Ōkareka Rotorua

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The Red Barn - Lake Okareka Holiday Home

 Lake Okareka Rotorua

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