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

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# Lake Rotokakahi Tours and Activities

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## Visit Lake Rotokakahi

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

Enjoy tranquil strolls along the banks of Lake Rotokakahi and discover beautiful, hidden coves. Marvel at the luminous green water and lush forest and admire the pretty Motutawa Island at the lake’s center.

Covering an area of around 440 hectares (1,090 acres), Lake Rotokakahi is one of four smaller lakes set between the larger Rotorua and Tarawera lakes. Its name comes from kakahi, a type of edible freshwater shellfish that the local Maori once collected from the lake’s sandy bed.

Stand on the banks of the lake and note the vibrant green colour of the water. This is a stark contrast to neighbouring Lake Tikitapu where the water is a deep blue.

Set off for a hike through the lush tree-covered hills as they rise up all around the lake. As the trail twists and turns, try to spot native flora and bird species. 

Walk north from the lake and see the blue water of Lake Tikitapu from the hillside between the two lakes as long as the shrubs aren’t too overgrown, both lakes can be seen from this point.

At the southeast end of Lake Rotokakahi lies the secluded Kaiteriria Bay. Sit on the grass in the warming sun and look out toward the water where the shape of Motutawa Island can be seen offshore. In the past, this island was used as a burial ground by prominent tribes in the area.

Lake Rotokakahi is a 20-minute drive southeast of Roturua. Find a small parking lot at the north end of the lake, which also serves Lake Tikitapu. The spiritual significance of Lake Rotokakahi to Maori culture means that swimming, boating and fishing are strictly prohibited here. Bring a swimsuit and towel and swim in nearby Lake Tikitapu instead.

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### Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'

1h 45m

Free cancellation available

CA $1,844

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/volcanic-helicopter-tour-in-white-island-and-mount-tarawera.a4961054.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

![Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2321622/7bca58a0-ff41-4be0-89bc-3bd4c9b825e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $1,246

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-orakei-korako-thermal-explorer-dual-landing.a2321622.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

![Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396530/cfcdcf08-1853-4684-aa79-da1032e17fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer

2h 15m

Free cancellation available

CA $639

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-orakei-korako-thermal-explorer.a1396530.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

![15-Minute Crater Lakes Flight by Floatplane from Rotorua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396520/5183ec8c-c989-4154-8880-6436d28b6e32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 15-Minute Crater Lakes Flight by Floatplane from Rotorua

15m

Free cancellation available

CA $202

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/15-minute-crater-lakes-flight-by-floatplane-from-rotorua.a1396520.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

![Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395617/fd39db89-4170-4446-b1a9-11fc1db46ef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

40m

Free cancellation available

CA $540

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mt-tarawera-helicopter-tour-with-volcano-landing.a1395617.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

![Eruption Trail Tour With Natural Hot Pool Swimming](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4975809/de090489-a34f-4764-9fa1-4dbd9a65baaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Eruption Trail Tour With Natural Hot Pool Swimming

2h 35m

Free cancellation available

CA $510

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/eruption-trail-tour-with-natural-hot-pool-swimming-tour-3ah.a4975809.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

### Water activities

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![Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4582044/44caf6ed-ea2c-46ea-b92f-cb6c3af591a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

2h 30m

9.2/10

5 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $80

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kaituna-river-3-5-hour-whitewater-rafting-experience.a4582044.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

![Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530671/dab90f94-d61b-4d00-895e-5e9ae9a9a203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting

2h

9.6/10

4 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $92

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kaituna-river-and-tutea-falls-whitewater-rafting.a4530671.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&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

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $157

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-glow-worm-kayaking-tour.a739454.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47708139/7045d3fb-bd76-4e03-9b56-23712daadb2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass

Free cancellation available

CA $52

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-velocity-valley-adventure-park-experience-pass.a47708139.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

![Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4564345/416b58ea-5e5e-48f4-9500-e1947c7ed019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

1h

Free cancellation available

CA $118

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waikato-river-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

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

### Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Hiking Combo

9h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $269

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-kaituna-rafting-mt-tarawera-hiking-combo.a4579385.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&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

Free cancellation available

CA $176

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hot-pools-kayak-evening-barbecue.a4772525.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&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

Free cancellation available

CA $144

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/katoa-jet-boat-lake-rotoiti-hot-pools.a4438117.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

![Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4527786/7efbd80c-3528-4358-a5ae-ea09aa4c75d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

45m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $118

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cambridge-waikato-river-45-minute-extreme-jet-boat-ride.a4527786.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

![Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/736098/308132e2-d8e1-4492-beff-801fe2c705fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua

30m

4/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $88

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/katoa-jet-boat-tour-on-lake-rotorua.a736098.activity-details?&rid=6108124&location=Lake+Rotokakahi&swp=off)

### Popular places to visit

![Lake Tikitapu showing a lake or waterhole and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108108/cc15815a-aebb-403c-95b1-c29add62ee88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Tikitapu

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Tikitapu-Rotorua.d6108108.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

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)

![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

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)

![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

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)

![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126698/98546993-394a-4a56-9099-8799f9b86ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.

[](https://expedia.ca/Te-Puia-New-Zealand-Maori-Arts-And-Crafts-Institute-Whakarewarewa.d6126698.Vacation-Attraction)

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## Best Lodging Options Near Lake Rotokakahi

## Check availability on hotels close to Lake Rotokakahi

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[Next weekend

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### 

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

723 Tarawera Rd Rotorua Bay of Plenty

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Blue-Lake-TOP-10-Holiday-Park.h16307544.Hotel-Information)

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### 

Rydges Rotorua

10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Rydges-Rotorua.h329597.Hotel-Information)

![Kundaniwas | Lake Okareka Tiny House + Lake Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85250000/85247300/85247239/b52610ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Kundaniwas | Lake Okareka Tiny House + Lake Views

 Rotorua Bay Of Plenty

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![Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48910000/48904600/48904504/dd068189_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake.

 Lake Okareka Bay Of Plenty

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![Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27320000/27319800/27319712/d7406784_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12

 Lake Okareka Bay of Plenty

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Chalet-Near-The-Lake-Lake-Okareka-Sleeps-14.h27319712.Hotel-Information)

![Fantastic Lake and Mountain views with Spa Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49240000/49239800/49239724/9071d280_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Fantastic Lake and Mountain views with Spa Pool

 Rotorua New Zealand

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![Tranquil Hideaway - Lake Okareka Holiday Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121950000/121942500/121942412/dcef611b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Tranquil Hideaway - Lake Okareka Holiday Home

 Lake Ōkareka Rotorua

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![~ the hunting huts~ a fresh take on the kiwi bach, perfect for 2 - 12 guests!
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\~ the hunting huts\~ a fresh take on the kiwi bach, perfect for 2 - 12 guests! 

 Rotorua Bay of Plenty

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### 

Tui Glen - Lake front bach with stunning views

 Lake Tarawera Bay of Plenty

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