Lake Ōkataina - Open with special controls in place
Important Notice from Ngāti Tarāwhai Iwi Trust: Protecting Lake Ōkataina from Invasive Species
To safeguard Lake Ōkataina from the invasive Corbicula Fluminea (Asian clam), it is mandatory for all boats to provide proof that they have been washed at the Te Ngae wash station prior to entering the lake. Proof of wash must be presented via the QR code issued at the wash station. Please note, we will be checking that you have proof of your wash upon arrival.
Lake Access Schedule:
- Monday, 30 September: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday, 1 October: 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, 2 October: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday, 3 October: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday, 4 October to Sun 6 October: 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- 7 October onwards:
- Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday to Sunday: 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Statement issued by Ngāti Tarāwhai Iwi Trust and supported by Ministry of Primary Industries, Fish & Game, Rotorua Lakes Council, Te Arawa Lakes Trust and Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
There are no health warnings.
2025 JAN 11-12 NZWSRA Development Event
Saturday 11- Sunday 12 January 2025
Event / Who
Development Event / NZ Water Ski Racing Assn
Area of closure
Matahi Spit
Detail TBC
Timetable
Sat 11 Jan 0730 - 0830 hours SET UP
Sat 11 Jan 0830 - 1700 hours EVENT
Sun 12 Jan 0830 - 1600 hours EVENT
Sun 12 Jan 1600 - 1700 hours PACK DOWN
PROVISIONAL BOOKING
There are no health warnings.
NOV 2- BOP Rowing Assn- Rowing Regatta 1000m
Saturday 2 November 2024
Event / Who
Rowing Regatta Rotorua 1000m, Bay of Plenty Rowing
Lake Closure
Main body of lake will be closed.
Boat ramp will be inaccessible.
Times
0800 - 1700 hours
Map showing both open and closed areas as defined below, (pdf, 210kb)
OPEN AREAS
North Eastern Passive Area
South Passive Area
CLOSED AREAS
North Western Passive Area
Main body of lake
South Western Passive Area
Both Southern Ski Areas
South Passive Area
CONFIRMED BOOKING
NOV 30-DEC 1- CRNZ Tikitapu 1 Canoe Sprint Regatta
Friday 29 November - Sunday 01 December 2024
Event / Who
Tikitapu 1 Canoe Sprint Regatta, Canoe Racing NZ
Lake Closure
Friday 0700 hrs - Sunday 1900 hrs
Area Closed / Open
Map showing closed areas and open areas during event (JPG, 200kb)
Event Timeframe
Friday
Set Up Day 0700-1800 hrs
Saturday
Event Day 1 0800-1700 hrs
Sunday
Event Day 2 0800-1700 hrs
Pack Down 1500-1900 hrs
PROVISIONAL BOOKING
DEC 20-21-Brand New Day Ltd Half Ironman
PROVISIONAL BOOKING
DETAILS TBC
2025 JAN 3-12 Waterworld Inflatable Floating WaterPark
3 - 12 January 2025
Event / Who:
Waterworld Inflatable Floating Waterpark / Waterworld Ltd
DETAILS TBC
PROVISIONAL BOOKING
2025 JAN 17-19 Rotorua Rowing Club Dewar Shield Regatta
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 January 2025
Event / Who:
Blue Lake Dewar Shield Rowing Regatta / Rotorua Rowing Club
DETAILS TBC
PROVISIONAL BOOKING
2025 JAN 25-26 RATs Blue Lake Multisport Festival TBC
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 January 2025
Event / Who
Annual Blue Lake Multisport Festival / RATs (Rotorua Assn of Triathletes)
DETAILS TBC
PROVISIONAL BOOKING
2025 FEB 7-9- CRNZ Tikitapu 2 Canoe Sprint Regatta
Friday 9 - Sunday 11 February 2025
Event / Who
Tikitapu 2 Sprint Regatta, Canoe Racing NZ
Lake Closure
Friday 0700 hrs - Sunday 1900 hrs
Area Closed / Open
Map showing closed areas and open areas during event (JPG, 200kb)
Event Timeframe
Friday
Set Up Day 0700-1800 hrs
Saturday
Event Day 1 0800-1700 hrs
Sunday
Event Day 2 0800-1700 hrs
Pack Down 1500-1900 hrs
PROVISIONAL BOOKING
2025 FEB 19-21 TWPT Rangitahi Waka Festival
PROVISIONAL BOOKING
DETAILS TBC
2025 FEB 22- NZWSRA 100 MILER
Saturday 22 February 2025
Event / Who
100 Miler Water Ski Race, NZ Waterski Racing Assn
Lake Closure
Main body of lake will be closed.
Any Passive areas to remain open to be confirmed.
Times
0700 - 1730 hours
PROVISIONAL BOOKING
2025 MAR 22-28 TWPT Secondary Schools Waka Ama Nationals
PROVISIONAL BOOKING
DETAILS TBC
2025 APR 11-13- NZWSRA Oceania Water Ski Champs & Trans Tasman
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 April 2025
Event / Who
Oceania Waterski Racing Championships & Trans Tasman, NZ Water Ski Racing Assn
Lake Closure
Main body of lake will be closed.
Any Passive Areas remaining open TBC
Timetable
0700 - 0830 Fri 11 April SET UP
0830 - 1700 Fri 11- Sun 13 April EVENT
1600 - 1700 Sun 13 April PACK DOWN
PROVISIONAL BOOKING
There are no health warnings.
