Notable lake · Far North, Northland
Lake Rotomata
Lake Rotomata is a lake in Far North, Northland.
Lake Rotomata: 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 Rotomata
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 Rotomata — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -35.46667, 173.36449. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lake Rotomata
- Statue of Dame Whina Cooper · attraction · Far North · ~13 km · Must-see
- Hokianga Harbour · beach · Far North · ~17 km · Must-see
- Te Raupua · viewpoint · Far North · ~18 km · Must-see
- Whangapē Harbour · beach · Far North · ~23 km · Must-see
- Tāne Mahuta · attraction · Far North · ~26 km · Must-see
- Father of the Forest · attraction · Far North · ~27 km · Must-see
- Māngungu Mission House · museum · Far North · ~28 km · Must-see
- Waipoua Forest · sanctuary · Far North · ~31 km · Must-see
- Maungataniwha Range · viewpoint · Far North · ~41 km · Must-see
- Maunganui · viewpoint · Kaipara · ~46 km · Must-see
- Trounson Kauri Park Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Kaipara · ~47 km · Must-see
- Kaikohe Hill · viewpoint · Far North · ~48 km · Must-see
- Putahi · viewpoint · Far North · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tauanui · viewpoint · Far North · ~56 km · Must-see
- Tarahi · viewpoint · Far North · ~57 km · Must-see
- Lake Kaiiwi · lake · Kaipara · ~58 km · Must-see
- Maungaturoto · viewpoint · Far North · ~60 km · Must-see
- Saint John The Baptist Church · church · Far North · ~62 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake Rotomata
- Lake Kaiiwi · lake · Kaipara · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lake Puhau · lake · Far North · ~1 km
- Lake Tairutu · lake · Far North · ~4 km
- Lake Whirirau · lake · Far North · ~6 km
- Lake Waimimiha · lake · Far North · ~50 km
- Lake Tangonge · lake · Far North · ~51 km
- Lake Ōmāpere · lake · Far North · ~52 km
- Shag Lake · lake · Kaipara · ~53 km
- Lake Waikere · lake · Kaipara · ~55 km
- Lake Tauanui · lake · Far North · ~56 km
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Frequently asked
Is Lake Rotomata full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Rotomata yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lake Rotomata?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lake Rotomata?
Nearby: Statue of Dame Whina Cooper (attraction, 13 km), Hokianga Harbour (beach, 17 km), Te Raupua (viewpoint, 18 km), Whangapē Harbour (beach, 23 km), Tāne Mahuta (attraction, 26 km), Father of the Forest (attraction, 27 km).
Is Lake Rotomata worth visiting?
Lake Rotomata is listed as a notable lake in Northland on Spotwander.