Lake Tikitapu

In ancient times, the daughter of a high born chief was bathing in its crystal waters and wore the Tikitapu (sacred greenstone neck ornament). The piece dislodged itself while she swam and the blue waters of the lake are believed to still be hiding the tikitapu.

Lake Tikitapu is a small, circular lake framed by pretty native bush and forestry. Famous for its striking colour, it is commonly known as the Blue Lake and is adjacent to the slategreen coloured "Green Lake" / Lake Rotokakahi. With a water slide and an easy walking track around the lake, it is a popular location for family outings.

Lake Tikitapu	At a glance
	Lake size: 150 ha Catchment area: 570 ha Elevation: 415 m Average depth: 18 m Deepest point: 27.5 m Formed: 13,500 years ago No surface outlet but probably drains via groundwater to Lake Rotokakahi

Lake Tikitapu Report Card

• 2009-2010 (351KB, pdf)
• 2008 (1.15MB, pdf)

Lake Tikitapu Action Plan

The Lake Tikitapu Action Plan aims to improve lake water quality by reducing the amount of nutrients flowing into the lake. 

• Information Sheet >> (1.19MB, pdf)
• Lake Tikitapu Action Plan >>   (450KB, pdf)

Click here to access the Rotorua Lakes Action Plans.