Eastern Ōkataina Walkway
WalkBay of Plenty
- Grade
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 3 hr
- Distance
- 10.5 km
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThe track starts from the car park at the end of Lake Ōkataina Road. Turn onto Lake Ōkataina Road from SH 30 (Whakatane/ Rotorua highway) at Ruato, 22 km from Rotorua.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 38.13690° S, 176.42458° E
About this place
Enjoy splendid lake views through native bush with the option to branch off the track and head down to Lake Ōkataina at several bays.
The route
The track starts from Lake Ōkataina car park at Tauranganui Bay and ends at Humphries Bay at Lake Tarawera. From Lake Ōkataina car park the track heads south, passing Te Koutu Point and a large natural amphitheatre named the Soundshell, formed by volcanic rock cliffs. The track continues meandering through native bush, offering splendid lake views. There are several options to branch off the track and head down to the lake at Te Koutu, Kaiwaka Bay and Ōtangimoana Bay. From Ōtangimoana Bay, the track climbs away from Lake Ōkataina overland and then descends into Humphries Bay at Lake Tarawera. Return the same way or continuing to Tarawera Outlet along the Northern Tarawera Track .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Humphries Bay Campsite
Basic • Bay of Plenty • 3.3 km
Humphries Bay Campsite is a basic camping area located at the northern arm of Lake Tarawera in the Bay of Plenty. The site offers good swimming access and…
Non-powered/tent sites • Toilets - non-flush • Toilets
Lake Ōkareka Campsite
Standard • Bay of Plenty • 6.2 km
Lake Ōkāreka Campsite is a lakeside campsite in the Bay of Plenty, located 15 minutes from Rotorua. Visitors can swim or fish in the lake.
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Water from stream
Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite
Standard • Bay of Plenty • 8.7 km
Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite is a large campsite situated alongside the lake in the Bay of Plenty. Trout fishing and water sports are popular activities at…
Boat launching • Jetty • Non-powered/tent sites
Holdens Bay Holiday Park & Conference Centre
Bay of Plenty • 10.3 km
Holdens Bay Holiday Park & Conference Centre is a campsite located in the Bay of Plenty region. It is a holiday park that also operates as a conference centre.
Keswick Christian Camp
Bay of Plenty • 10.6 km
Walks nearby
Northern Tarawera Track
Advanced • 3 hr • 6 km • 5.71 km away
Lake Ōkataina walking tracks
Easy • Various times under 1 hr • 6 km away
Ōkareka Mistletoe Walk
Easiest • 10 mins • 8.06 km away
Tarawera Falls Track
Easiest • 20 min one way • 700 m • 8.7 km away
Tarawera Outlet to Falls Track
Easy • 2 hr one way • 5 km • 9.06 km away
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).