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Hongi's Track, Lake Rotoiti
Lake Rotoiti, Bay of Plenty
A forest track from Korokitewao Bay on Lake Rotoiti through to Lake Rotoehu.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The track starts at Korokitewao Bay on Lake Rotoiti, about 20 km north-east of Rotorua off SH30, and runs through native forest to Lake Rotoehu. It is also called Hinehopu's Track and has a cultural history, including a side loop to a sacred matai. Allow about 90 minutes.
Good to know
- Take togs
- Arrange pickup or return the same way
- Getting there
- Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 1 hr 30 min (easy).
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