• Famous for trophy-sized trout, fresh air, shimmering crystal clear water and outstanding untouched beauty with pristine native bush right to the water’s edge
  • Delightful 15km drive from Rotorua past scenic lakes
  • A good base for exploring Rotorua and the surrounding region
  • Lake Tarawera is situated 18km south east of Rotorua and is one of the largest lakes in this area, covering 41sq. km
  • The shore line measures 54km in length with 48km accessible only by boat
  • The lake has an uncrowded small rural settlement of 300 households with 20% being permanent residences and one road entrance only
  

Lake Tarawera is magnificent in all seasons and especially dramatic in winter.
Bathe at Hotwater Beach, only accessible by boat, walk to The Tarawera Falls, described as one of the best short walks in NZ
or relax and appreciate the tranquility and serenity of the unspoilt scenery and abundant bird life.

Tarawera Lakes area is considered a special environment as it has a high degree of natural character derived from a unique combination of landform, lakes, indigenous vegetation, geothermal features and climatic conditions. The landscape is dominated by memorable landform features such as the Tarawera skyline, its rift and other craters, the dome, the escarpments and plateaux, and the lakeshore outlines of headlands and embayments.