Lake Okareka

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Lake Okareka is one of the four lakes situated between Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotorua.
The lake has a circumstance of six miles and is surrounded by dense forest. The lake is accessed via Lake Tarawera Road off State Highway 30, followed by taking the Okareka Loop Road.

A good activity is to enjoy the 90 minute return walk on the Lake Okareka Walkway. You can read more details in our 'Lake Okareka Walk' article.

By Jacob Kennedy

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