Lake Rotoiti New Zealand Stock Image

Lake Rotoiti “the small lake” is actually a relatively large lake lying to the east of Rotorua, and is connected to Lake Rotorua by the Ohau Channel.It’s a popular spot for boaties and has the accessible-by-boat only Manupiria Hot Springs on its shores.At the far end of Rotoiti, on the Rotorua-Whakatane SH30 highway is Hinehopu Hongi`s track, a 2.2km, 1.5 hours one way, track. The track is a pleasant walk through native forest with important historic and cultural value. Along the way, you can take a short loop walk to the sacred mataī, or carry on to Lake Rotoehu. There is a beautiful beach at Korokitewao Bay for swimming and picnicking.