(29 reviews) Awesome stay and host "Good times" â¦" "Good times" W W W â¦" Reviewed on 2 Nov. 2020. Donât forget to apply sunscreen because the sun is at full strength now and the next part youâll walk completely in the open. It took me about 20 minute to walk from Emerald Lakes to Blue Lake. Lake Rotoaira < W h a n g an u i R i v e r < Pihanga W h a k a p a p a R v e r Ohakune Lakes Blue Lake Emerald Lakes T h e 4 2 T r a v e r s ( M T B , 4 W D) Paddling / Rafting / Boating Canoeing/kayaking/Jet boating the Whanganui River Stand Up Paddle Boarding on Lake Otamangakau Rafting the Tongariro Rover Kayaking the Whakapapa River The weather in NZ can be very unpredictable. A visit to Lake Rotopounamu can be combined with tranquil Lake Rotoaira just one kilometre down the road. It is an excellent base from which to explore the Central ⦠Lakes A, B and C are nearby. In the summer between 40 minutes and 2 hours drive from Turangi, there are many small and large rivers offering solitude and large trout. The Mount Urchin track is a beauty, and itâs one of those walks where you get epic views for comparatively little effort. During the tramping season the DOC Hut is staffed by a volunteer warden (bookings are essential). Tongariro National Park, in the central North Island of New Zealand, contains the three active volcanoes of Mount Ruapehu (the island's highest peak), Mount Tongariro and Mount Ngauruhoe.It is one of the North Island's most popular areas for day tramping, multi-day tramping and snow sports.The island's two main skifields are on Ruapehu. Fully equipped kitchen. At Lake Rotoaira we visit the old Maori settlement site and lookout, travelling on to Whakapapa and the Top of the Bruce, stopping to take photos where appropriate. (You can actually take a side road to hike up Mount Doom ⦠The toilets at Ketetahi Hut are busy (I often wonder if itâs just an excuse for a ⦠Find more ⦠From Turangi drive South ⦠At the Top of the Bruce we can walk up to Meads Wall (weather permitting) passing the locations used in Lord of the Rings movie. 5; 2; 1; Instant booking. This part is fun. An easy short walk to a lookout point with panoramic views over the southern end of Lake Taupo. Red Crater is also clearly visible. Excellent hiking, biking, rafting, Mountain biking and amazing scenery. From $120 per night. Lake Rotoma Bach. 4.7/5 Exceptional! Depending on ⦠The slope is covered with vegetation and a couple of small water streams run down from the top. Walk Around the Stunning Lake Rotopounamu. Downside? Quick Facts Distance: 19.4+ km (one way) Difficulty: Intermediate When: Summer (Dec-Mar) Elevation Gain: 851m Time: 5.5 â 6 hours Peak Altitude: 1886m The Tongariro Crossing is, in our opinion, THE best day walk in New Zealand and might be our favorite thing to do in NZ. On this epic hike, you will see lava fields, mars like landscapes, Mount Ngauruhoe (red volcano), Mount Ruapehu (snow-covered ⦠Te Uru RÄkau is very pleased to announce that applications for NgÄ Karahipi Uru RÄkau â Forestry Scholarships open on 1 June 2020, please see the Forestry Scholarship Leaflet. The first hour of the descent to Ketetahi is a seldom-mentioned highlight and would be a popular walk in its own right if not overshadowed by the crater crossing. Great Walks season: 19 October 2018 â 30 April 2019 Duration: 3â4 days Distance: 45 km (loop) Plan and prepare. Artefacts found at Opotaka confirm that it was probably occupied around the 1820s-1840s, when Maori and Europeans first had contact with each other in the area, and include both traditional ⦠Campers have full access to hut and kitchen facilities. 13 km from Lower Tama Lake. A steep mountain slope is revealed from under the blanket of clouds. The view as you walk down is staggering with Lake Taupo away in the distance. Friendly sheep.10 Min from Turangi and 64k from Taupo. Note the lava field from Red Crater to the right of the photo. It flows to the north-west before turning south-west at Taumarunui. This is another beautiful spot for a break that gives sweeping views over the rest of the way down, and Lake Rotoaira and Lake Taupo visible in the distance. You can almost surf ⦠The descent starts here as you zizag down the mountain. It's a dual natural cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site and you're likely to find it on websites with titles like the Best Hikes in the World to put on your Bucket List, the 50 Best Hikes in the World, the World's Best Unknown Treks, and 21 Totally Breathtaking Trails to Hike Before you die.It's a challenging day hike - 19.4 kilometres and 820 metres ⦠It is one of a series of lakes in the area, and is also known as Lake D or Lake Rotoaira. Heading down the sand dune type slope to the Emerald Lakes, I reminded my somewhat injury prone daughter to be careful, to step down sideways and to take her time. Toilets are present halfway round the lake. 3; 1; 1; Book. Rotoaira Retreat, Lake Rotoaira. Our land mass is small in width and heavily influenced by weather systems moving onto the country from our surrounding oceans. Then I slipped, legs flying out in front me as I landed on my bum. With the skies breaking open it seems as if we have just started a different hike. Mount Tongariro infront and Mount Ngauruhoe (Mount Doom) behind. Maybe they were poisoned by the volcanic activity? One thing that I didnât understand about the local plants was why there were so many dead trees. Tongariro Alpine Crossing is New Zealand's most famous day walk. 3.1 km from Lower ⦠Leave a reply. This is what Turangi is all about: the great outdoors! Lake Rotoma. After the Blue Lake, you will soon walk a path alongside a vast valley with Lake Rotoaira out in the distance. The alternative local name is the âMaori Lakeâ as it is owned by the Ngati Tuwharetoa which means that in addition to a Taupo licence an angler must also have a separate licence to fish this particular lake. 5 min walk to the lake and boat ramp. To sustainably use and protect our taonga in an optimal ⦠The lounge opens out onto a deck that is ideal for an evening BBQ and relaxing, in other words your classic kiwi bach. Online payment. Wilderness River Fishing Wilderness River Fishing Wilderness River. Rotoaira Retreat is a quaint, cosy 2 bedroom cottage, nestled beneath Mt Tongariro, set in amongst deer paddocks and pine trees overlooking Lake Rotoaira. The walk features three beaches to enjoy expansive views across the lake and to the volcanic peak of Mt Pihanga. FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP . It is the middle of summer, so I am not sure why so many of these trees were leaf-less. This entry was posted in Walks and tagged Hamilton, Horsham Downs, Lake D, Lake Kainui, Lake Kainui Fairy Forest, Lake Kainui Reserve, Lake Rotoaira, Ngaruawahia, peat lakes, Taupiri on 2020-11-15 by nzartig. Penalty rates are charged if you turn up without a booking. Blue Lake to Ketetahi Hut. The last two hours of the hike are all downhill. Drive and park up on Lake Rotoaira Road near the end-point of the walk (private carpark or on the side of the road), catch a shuttle from there to the start. Outside BBQ area. Sleeps 3 with a double bed and a king single. From here it runs through the rough, bush-clad hill country of the King Country before turning south-east and flowing past the small settlements of Pipiriki and Jerusalem, before reaching the coast at Whanganui. Approx cost $25-$35. ⦠This short easy walk in the Tongariro National Park is accessible on foot from Whakapapa Village or a short drive to the start of the track. Behind you is the âMount Doomâ volcano, to your right is the Red Crater, and below you are the three bright green Emerald Lakes. Get Rates. Save Rotoaira Retreat, Lake Rotoaira to your lists. Also well worth a visit are Lakes Rotoaira and Rotopounamu, two beautiful lakes which lie halfway between the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park and Lake TaupÅ. Although beautiful, it can be dangerous if you are not fully prepared to ... check the weather. The lake walk takes at least 90 minutes. Lake Rotoma. As you walk up the valley, look out for the different coloured lava flows from Ngauruhoe volcano. Opotaka was surrounded by swamp on three sides, and by Lake Rotoaira on the other. New Zealand Robin are present on track up to lake. The lake is right across the road with easy access from the pier. The other change is in the vegetation coming into the red tussock dotted with buttercups, eye bright and sturdy shrubs like mountain inaka and snow Totara. Tongariro Springs Boutique Suites. Below photo is one of my favourite, it captured two volcanoes top-right. From $100 per night. From the historic Opotaka Pa site, thereâs a superb view of a small round-top island that appears to float on the lakeâs soft blue, mirror-like surface. Photo: Jim Kayes. Amazing lake view. Lake Rotoaira is situated at the foot of Mt Tongariro on the northern side, accessed from either SH 47 or the Te Ponanga Saddle road from Tokaanu. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the most incredible day walks in the world. Paramount chief, Te Rauparaha, sought refuge here on his long trek from Waikato to his raiding base on Kapiti Island, when a hostile Ngati Te Aho war party tried ⦠Once past the blue lake there is a change in outlook as you walk through a narrow saddle onto the northern slopes of Tongariro with spectacular views out over to Mt Pihanga, Lake Rotoaira and to Lake Taupo. Rotoma Look Out. Only 15 minutes drive away is a walking trail around the tranquil Lake Rotopounamu. Rotoaira Retreat, Lake Rotoaira. Lake Rotoaira was raised in the 1970s for the purposes of the Tongariro Power Scheme. Rifleman ⦠The Retreat is not flash but everything works and it is clean, welcoming and comfy. Follow the trail behind Emerald lakes to reach Blue Lake. Shower is approx 4 min and basic cooking facilities. White Pine Bush, Awakeri â Taneatua. The road can be hellishly dusty for the walk back to your vehicle in summer and many shuttles and buses will be on it at the same time. Cabin has Dble bed, compact bathroom. Sweeping switchbacks wind in an easy gradient down the northern slope, overlooking Lake Rotoaira, TaupÅ and the car park which never seems to get closer. This is an open plan studio unit with a separate bathroom. Returning we stop at Whakapapa Village, visiting the DOC information Centre and afternoon tea at Cafe' in the ⦠The Opotaka kainga (settlement) sat on the edge of Lake Rotoaira and was one of a series of similar villages on the lake edge. ⢠The scree on the way down to Emerald Lakes is very slippery. We continued to be lucky with the weather so we saw gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside down to Lake Rotoaira and Lake Taupo. The park was New Zealand's first national park and is a World Heritage ⦠Mountain Shuttle, located moments away from the Ketetahi Car Park, has a Security Car Park and runs a shuttle service to the Mangatepopo Car Park. With the change in geography and altitude on the Tongariro ⦠At the peak, look back and witness the trampers cutting across the valley. White Pine Bush, adjacent to SH2 between Awakeri and Taneatua, is a 4.5 hectare reserve containing one of the last stands of lowland kahikatea ⦠Lake Angelus is 1,600m above sea level - it looks like a crater lake but is a glacial basin - the 5th along the Robert Ridge Walk. Mountain bikers can explore a series of trails along New Zealand's longest river - ⦠The northern trailhead is near lake Rotoaira and the south eastern is in the Mangatepopo Valley. New Zealand Pigeon, Kaka and Tui are commonly heard and sometimes seen in bush canopy. It can also be visited as part of a walk or bike ride along the ... or Lake Rotoaira which requires a special licence. It definitely is a different feel from the ⦠A Whitehead flock may be present. Next. Cycling & mountain biking Waikato River Trails. Mount Maunganui Summit One of my favourite hikes on the North Island, this short 45 minute stroll up Mount ⦠Crossroads Park and Ride. State Highway 47, opposite the turn off to State Highway 46 Lake Rotoaira Road. ⦠The skies clear up a bit so we can enjoy views of Lake Rotoaira, town, and a couple of steamy geysers (Soda Springs) on private land. Core Purpose. Close to 2 World ⦠Duration: 6-8 hours . This two-hour loop walk delves into native forest alive with birdsong, thanks to local conservation efforts. ð¸ Part 4: Red Crater To Blue Lake ⢠Easy descent/flat walk/moderate ascent â 30 to 60 minutes ⢠Prepare your camera and snacks, because this is the most scenic part of the hike by far! Length: 19.4km. Venturing through a landscape carved out by ancient lava flows ⦠It is 6.6kms return â there and back along the same trail â with an approx 500m climb from around 800m to 1390m. 30mins to the Tongariro Crossing. To find out more about our office operations click here. Make sure to arrange the transport to the start of the crossing and once you finish so you don't get stranded at either end. The Lake Rotoaira Forest Trust office is now open to all visitors and owners. This style of fishing necessitates lighter gear and smaller flies often fished on or near the ⦠Outside the Mangatepopo ⦠Numerous New Zealand bush birds can be seen and/or heard, the type and number depending on season and food supplies. ⦠For the most part it is a pretty easy part of the trail as you then zig zag your way down towards the carpark. ie toaster, tea and coffee making. Do any of you know? On finishing the walk, walk another 800-1000m to get back to your vehicle. Lake Kainui is a peat lake of about 25 hectares in the Horsham Downs area of Waikato, east of Ngaruawahia and north of Hamilton. Featured houses. The surface colour of younger lava is darker and absorbs much of the sun's heat - this is a harsh environment for plants to grow and the reason why the youngest flows only have a few plants, lichens and moss. You will find it in the Kaimanawa Forest Park, about 15kms South of Turangi in the central plateau area of New Zealandâs North Island. Save Tongariro Springs Boutique Suites to your lists . 2.5 out of 5. The Skyline Walk is a 3 hour return affair, taking you another 300 metres higher to Skyline Ridge, for jaw-dropping panoramas as far as Lake TaupÅ. âSure Dad,â she said, âIâll be careful.â There was nothing in my ⦠Day 1: Whakapapa Village to Mangatepopo Hut 4 hours, 9.4 km Your journey begins by making your way across the eroded plains of the Tongariro volcanic complex, a series of explosion craters and volcanic cones and peaks. Hiking trails Motuoapa Cliff Lookout Walk . Tussock and subalpine plants contribute an earthy palette of ochre, gold and ⦠Along State Highway 46 Lake Rotoaira Road. A walkway around the lake was opened in 2018, and public access to the lake itself and Lake Kainui Reserve was arranged by the Waikato District Council. The soils here are much thicker than ⦠The older flows have progressively more species and large plants, which take advantage of the slow build ⦠Location: Tongariro National Park 3. Part VI: Ketetahi Bushline to Ketetahi Parking Lot (3KM) The final part of the trail takes you down into the forest and on a track through the trees. Both lakes are bordered by native bush and closely overlooked by the bald-topped Mount Pihanga. It is privately owned and you need a permit to go ⦠Continental Breakfast. Prev. However, from a fishing results viewpoint the ⦠5; 2; 1; From $140 per ⦠The river rises on the northern slopes of Mount Tongariro, one of the three active volcanoes of the central plateau, close to Lake Rotoaira. 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