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Tiniroto Lakes

Tiniroto, Hawke's Bay

Landslide-dammed lakes beside Tiniroto Road, known for trout fishing.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
30 min

A handful of lakes formed by ancient landslides sit near Tiniroto village on the inland road between Gisborne and Wairoa. Lake Karangata and Lake Kaikiore are the best known and the lakes are popular with trout anglers. Together with Gentle Annie Summit and Te Reinga Falls they make a good back-road day.

Good to know

  • Tiniroto Road is the inland route, about 61 km from Gisborne and 44 km from Wairoa
  • The village has a tavern with accommodation
Open
All year
Getting there
Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa
Vehicles
Fine in any car

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