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.
6 Nov 2021 10K Kayak Champs CRNZ OKAREKA
Saturday 6 November 2021
Event / Who
10K Kayak Champs, Canoe Racing NZ
Usage
Lake Usage ONLY - No Closure of lake
Description
- 0900 - 1530 hours (includes set up/pack down times)
- Boyes Beach
- Kayak Training
Confirmed Booking
There are no health warnings.
15-17 Oct 2021 BL1 Kayak Regatta CRNZ TIKITAPU
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 October 2021
Event / Who
Kayak Regatta BL1, Canoe Racing NZ
Time / Closure Details
Friday 0700 hrs - Sunday 1900 hrs
Lake Closure Main body of lake closed including boat ramp
Passive areas remain open during the closure period
Map showing open and closed areas (pdf 195Kb)
Breakdown of event
Friday
Set Up: 0700-1800 hrs
Saturday
Event: 0800-1700 hrs
Sunday
Event: 0800-1700 hrs
Pack Down 1500-1900 hrs
Provisional Booking
3-5 Dec 2021 BL2 Kayak Regatta CRNZ TIKITAPU
Friday 03 - Sunday 05 December 2021
Event / Who
Kayak Regatta BL2, Canoe Racing NZ
Time / Closure Details
Friday 0700 hrs - Sunday 1900 hrs
Lake Closure Main body of lake closed including boat ramp
Passive areas remain open during the closure period
Map showing open and closed areas (pdf 195Kb)
Breakdown of event
Friday
Set Up: 0700-1800 hrs
Saturday
Event: 0800-1700 hrs
Sunday
Event: 0800-1700 hrs
Pack Down 1500-1900 hrs
Provisional Booking
21-23 Jan 2022 Rowing Regatta Rotorua Rowing Club TIKITAPU
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 January 2022
Event / Who
Rowing Regatta / Rotorua Rowing Club
Time/Closure/Usage
Details to come / Lake Closure
Description
Details to come
Tentative Booking
29-30 Jan 2022 Blue Lake Multisport Festival TIKITAPU
Saturday 29-Sunday 30 January 2022
Event / Who
Blue Lake Multisport Festival / RATs (Rotorua Assn of Triathletes)
Provisional Booking
There are no health warnings.
