Notable lake · Whangārei, Northland
Lake Ora
Lake Ora is a lake in Whangārei, Northland.
Lake Ora: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Lake Ora
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Lake Ora — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -35.69601, 174.28464. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lake Ora
- Hurupaki · viewpoint · Whangārei · ~2 km · Must-see
- Mair Park · park · Whangārei · ~5 km · Must-see
- Whangārei Falls · waterfall · Whangārei · ~6 km · Must-see
- Hundertwasser Art Centre · museum · Whangārei · ~6 km · Must-see
- Waro Limestone Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Whangārei · ~15 km · Must-see
- Whangārei Harbour · beach · Whangārei · ~20 km · Must-see
- Whangārei Harbour Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Whangārei · ~22 km · Must-see
- One Tree Point · beach · Whangārei · ~26 km · Must-see
- Manaia · viewpoint · Whangārei · ~31 km · Must-see
- Marsden Point · beach · Whangārei · ~32 km · Must-see
- Ruapekapeka · fort · Far North · ~37 km · Must-see
- Manaia / Bream Head · beach · Whangārei · ~41 km · Must-see
- Uretiti Beach · beach · Northland · ~41 km · Must-see
- Waipu Museum · museum · Whangārei · ~44 km · Must-see
- Bream Bay · beach · Northland · ~44 km · Must-see
- Hikurangi · viewpoint · Far North · ~47 km · Must-see
- HMNZS Pūriri · fort · Northland · ~50 km · Must-see
- Tutamoe / Tutamoi · viewpoint · Kaipara · ~55 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake Ora
- Lake Kaiiwi · lake · Kaipara · ~73 km · Must-see
- Whau Valley Earth Dam · lake · Whangārei · ~2 km
- Takahiwai Dam · lake · Whangārei · ~26 km
- Lake Rotokereru · lake · Far North · ~42 km
- Lake Kaiwai · lake · Far North · ~55 km
- Lake Tauanui · lake · Far North · ~55 km
- Lake Ōwhareiti · lake · Far North · ~58 km
- Lake Waiparaheka Scientific Reserve · lake · Far North · ~61 km
- Lake Kapoai · lake · Kaipara · ~70 km
- Lake Parawanui · lake · Kaipara · ~71 km
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Frequently asked
Is Lake Ora full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Ora yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lake Ora?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lake Ora?
Nearby: Hurupaki (viewpoint, 2 km), Mair Park (park, 5 km), Whangārei Falls (waterfall, 6 km), Hundertwasser Art Centre (museum, 6 km), Waro Limestone Scenic Reserve (sanctuary, 15 km), Whangārei Harbour (beach, 20 km).
Is Lake Ora worth visiting?
Lake Ora is listed as a notable lake in Northland on Spotwander.