Notable lake · Ruapehu, Manawatū-Whanganui
Lower Tama
Lower Tama is a lake in Ruapehu, Manawatū-Whanganui.
Lower Tama: 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 Lower Tama
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 Lower Tama — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -39.20130, 175.60655. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lower Tama
- Tongariro National Park · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~2 km · Must-see
- GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit · trek · Ruapehu · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mount Ngauruhoe · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mount Ruapehu · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~12 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~18 km · Must-see
- Raurimu Spiral · attraction · Ruapehu · ~25 km · Must-see
- Last Spike Memorial · fort · Ruapehu · ~26 km · Must-see
- Te Onetapu / Rangipo Desert · beach · Ruapehu · ~26 km · Must-see
- Pihanga · viewpoint · Taupō · ~28 km · Must-see
- Kaimanawa Mountains · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~36 km · Must-see
- Kaimanawa Forest Park · sanctuary · Taupō · ~45 km · Must-see
- Waimarino Baptist Church · church · Ruapehu · ~47 km · Must-see
- Te Poporo / Bulli Point · beach · Taupō · ~59 km · Must-see
- Paengaroa Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Rangitīkei · ~63 km · Must-see
- Whanganui National Park · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~67 km · Must-see
- Taupō Volcano · viewpoint · Taupō · ~67 km · Must-see
- Tīeke · fort · Ruapehu · ~69 km · Must-see
- Horomatangi Reef · beach · Taupō · ~69 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lower Tama
- Nga Puna a Tama / The Springs of Tama · lake · Ruapehu · ~2 km
- Upper Tama · lake · Taupō · ~3 km
- Emerald Lakes · lake · Ruapehu · ~11 km
- Emerald Lakes · lake · Taupō · ~11 km
- Crater Lake · lake · Ruapehu · ~12 km
- Blue Lake · lake · Taupō · ~12 km
- Sulphur Lagoon · lake · Taupō · ~15 km
- Lake Surprise · lake · Ruapehu · ~17 km
- Rangipo Dam · lake · Taupō · ~19 km
- Rotokawa · lake · Ruapehu · ~21 km
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Frequently asked
Is Lower Tama full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Lower Tama yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lower Tama?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lower Tama?
Nearby: Tongariro National Park (sanctuary, 2 km), GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit (trek, 4 km), Mount Ngauruhoe (viewpoint, 7 km), Mount Ruapehu (viewpoint, 12 km), Hauhungatahi (viewpoint, 18 km), Raurimu Spiral (attraction, 25 km).
Is Lower Tama worth visiting?
Lower Tama is listed as a notable lake in Manawatū-Whanganui on Spotwander.