# Blue Lake (Tikitapu)

> A clear volcanic crater lake south-east of Rotorua, ringed by forest and a gentle track of about 5 km that takes roughly an hour and a half.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-blue-lake-tikitapu/

A clear volcanic crater lake south-east of Rotorua, ringed by forest and a gentle track of about 5 km that takes roughly an hour and a half. The lake is used for swimming and paddling in summer. Park at the lakeside car park; weekends fill early.

- **Nearest town:** Rotorua, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -38.1842, 176.2975

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, August–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-redwoods-whakarewarewa/) – 3 km
- [Rotorua Top 10 Holiday Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-rotorua-top-10-holiday-park/) – 4 km
- [Te Puia and Whakarewarewa Geyser Valley](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-te-puia/) – 5 km
- [Rotorua Government Gardens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-government-gardens/) – 6 km

## FAQs

### Where is Blue Lake (Tikitapu)?

Blue Lake (Tikitapu) is in Rotorua, New Zealand, at GPS -38.1842, 176.2975.

### What is there to see near Blue Lake (Tikitapu)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest (3 km), Rotorua Top 10 Holiday Park (4 km), Te Puia and Whakarewarewa Geyser Valley (5 km) and Rotorua Government Gardens (6 km).

### When is the best time to visit Blue Lake (Tikitapu)?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, August–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)