The Rotorua Te Arawa lakes are used for events throughout the year. Some events require full or partial lake closures. Event guidelines and safety on lakes are covered under the Navigation Safety on the Rotorua Lakes. For more information call the Lakes Maritime Team on 0800 884 880 or view the Bay of Plenty Regional Navigation Safety Bylaw 2017.
To book an event requiring full or partial lake closure please fill out the Aquatic Event Application Form.
To book an event where lake closure is not required please fill out the Lake and Harbour Usage Form.
Applications require a map defining the lake area required for the event. To download a map to attach to your application please click on the lake name or area.
For more information please read the Rotorua Lake Closures Guidelines 2011.
Maps: Lake Ōkāreka, Lake Rotorua, Beaumont Road, Rotorua Lakefront, Hannahs Bay, Hamurana, Lake Rotomā, Hamurana, Matahi Spit, Lake Rotoiti, Lake Rotoehu, Blue Lake / Tikitapu, Lake Ōkataina and Lake Tarawera.
29 August 2020 10K Kayak Champs CRNZ Okareka
Saturday 29 August 2020
Event / Who
10K Kayak Champs, Canoe Racing NZ
Time/Closure/Usage
Lake Usage ONLY - No Closure
Description
TBC
Confirmed Booking
There are no health warnings.
10-11 October 2020 BL1 CRNZ TIKITAPU
Friday 09 - Sunday 11 October 2020
Event / Who
Kayak Regatta BL1, Canoe Racing NZ
Time/Closure/Usage
Friday 0700 hrs - Sunday 1900 hrs / Lake Closure
Main body of lake closed including boat ramp
Passive areas remain open during the closure period
Description
Friday
Set Up: 0700-1800 hrs
Saturday
Event: 0800-1700 hrs
Sunday
Event: 0800-1700 hrs
Pack Down 1500-1900 hrs
Provisional Booking
1 November 2020 Active QT - 3D Multisport TIKITAPU
1 November 2020
Event/Who
3D / Active QT Ltd
Time/Closure/Usage
TBC
Description
Multisport event
Provisional Booking
11-13 December 2020 BL2 CRNZ TIKITAPU
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 December 2020
Event / Who
Kayak Regatta BL2, Canoe Racing NZ
Time/Closure/Usage
Friday 0700 hrs - Sunday 1900 hrs / Lake Closure
Description
Friday
Set Up: 0700-1800 hrs
Saturday
Event: 0800-1700 hrs
Sunday
Event: 0800-1700 hrs
Pack Down 1500-1900 hrs
Provisional Booking
19 December 2020 Half Ironman TIKITAPU
Saturday 14 December 2020
Event / Who
Half Ironman (Swim Section), Brand New Day Ltd
Time/Closure/Usage
TBC
Description
TBC
Provisional Booking
There are no health warnings.
