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.
28 May 2022 Hei Matau Paddlers Rotohoe OKAREKA
Saturday 28 May 2022
Event/Who
Rotohoe Series (Waka Ama) / He Matau Paddlers
Time/Usage
0700 - 1500 hours
Description
Waka Ama
Lake Usage Only NO CLOSURE
Confirmed Booking
There are no health warnings.
10 July 2022 Hei Matau Paddlers ROTOITI (Hinehopu)
Saturday 10 July 2022
Event/Who
Rotohoe Series (Waka Ama) / He Matau Paddlers
Time/Usage
0700 - 1500 hours
Description
Waka Ama
Lake Usage Only NO CLOSURE
Tentative Booking
There is currently a health warning.
23-24 June 2022 Matariki ROTORUA Motutara boat ramp (Sulphur Pt)
Thursday 23 June - Friday 24 June 2022
Event
Matariki Event
Time/Closure/Usage
1700 hrs Thursday - 0900 hrs Friday
Description
Hatupatu Drive will be closed allowing no access to Motutara boat ramp (Sulphur Point)
Lake users can access the other boat ramps: Reeme Rd, Hamurana, Hannahs Bay.
Confirmed Booking
24 June 2022 Hei Matau Paddlers ROTORUA (Hannahs Bay)
Saturday 24 June 2022
Event/Who
Rotohoe Series (Waka Ama) / He Matau Paddlers
Time/Usage
0700 - 1500 hours
Description
Waka Ama
Lake Usage Only NO CLOSURE
Confirmed Booking
23 July 2022 Hei Matau Paddlers ROTORUA (Kouramawhitiwhiti)
Saturday 23 July 2022
Event/Who
Rotohoe Series (Waka Ama) / He Matau Paddlers
Kouramawhitiwhiti (Rotorua Lakefront)
Time/Usage
0700 - 1500 hours
Description
Waka Ama
Lake Usage Only NO CLOSURE
Tentative Booking
23-24 July 2022 Jet Ski Racing AJSRA ROTORUA (Hannahs Bay)
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 July 2022
Event / Who
Jetski Enduro Racing - Lake Rotorua Winter Watercross / AJSRA (Auckland Jetski Racing Assn)
Time/Closure
Sat 23rd 1500 hrs - Set up
Course in place overnight
Sun 24th 1030 hrs - 1430 hrs - Event
Sun 24th 1430 - 1530 hrs - Pack down
Description
Based at Hannahs Bay, Lake Rotorua
Hannahs Bay Boat ramp and water ski access lane CLOSED
Map from Public Notice showing closure area, Hannahs Bay (pdf 234Kb)
Event Confirmed
There are no health warnings.
29 Oct 2022 Rowing Regatta BOP Rowing Assn TIKITAPU
29 October 2022
Event / Who
Rowing Regatta, BOP Rowing Association
Time / Closure Details
TBC
Provisional Booking
Sat 17 Dec 2022 Half Ironman 2022 TIKITAPU
Saturday 17 December 2022
Event / Who
Half Ironman (Swim Section), Brand New Day Ltd
Time/Closure/Usage
5:15 - 7:30 am (TBC)
Description
Partial Closure (TBC)
Link to map and swim course below
Half Ironman 2022 event (link TBC)
Provisional Booking
There are no health warnings.
