Blue Lake can be circled on a good track. Photo: Matthew Cattin

Tikitapu/Blue Lake Track, Rotorua

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The Blue Lake Track, which circles Lake Tikitapu, is a welcome refuge from the bustle of Rotorua. The short loop, nestled between Whakarewarewa Forest Park and Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve, provides an unusual blend of native flora and redwoods, which dominate the canopy and smell delightful.  Far from strenuous, this is a track to tackle […]

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