LakeHidden gem
Lake Okareka and Boyes Beach
Okareka, Bay of Plenty
Small, calm crater lake with a sandy swimming beach, ten minutes from Rotorua.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A peaceful lake surrounded by bush and a few holiday homes. Boyes Beach is the main swimming spot, and the water warms up by summer. It also has a DOC campsite.
Good to know
- Swim in the morning when it is calm
- Take a picnic, there are few shops
- Best time
- Summer morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, parking near the beach
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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