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Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake).
Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve

Located in the Bay of Plenty region

Located near Rotorua, Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) is popular with water skiers, swimmers and boaties. You can follow an easy walking track that circles around the lake.

Dogs, horses, vehicles (including bicycles and motorbikes), fires, removal of plants or animals, camping and hunting are not permitted in the scenic reserve.

Koi carp
Koi carp Image: Dave West

Keep Rotorua lakes free of pest fish

Invasive species are a pest because they reduce water quality and can compete with native species and trout.

You can help by reporting sightings or photographing caught specimens of koi carp (3-70 cm) or catfish (3-40 cm).

Other fish of concern are rudd and gambusia.

How to report your sightings.