Notable lake · Waitomo, Waikato
Lake Piopio
Lake Piopio is a lake in Waitomo, Waikato.
Lake Piopio: 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 Piopio
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 Piopio — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -38.19445, 174.71869. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lake Piopio
- Castle Craig · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Kāwhia Harbour · beach · Ōtorohanga · ~19 km · Must-see
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~31 km · Must-see
- Aotea Harbour · beach · Waikato · ~34 km · Must-see
- Pirongia Forest Park · sanctuary · Ōtorohanga · ~39 km · Must-see
- Gardner's Gut · cave · Waitomo · ~40 km · Must-see
- Aranui Cave · cave · Waitomo · ~41 km · Must-see
- Waitomo Caves Scenic Reserve · cave · Waitomo · ~43 km · Must-see
- Bridal Veil Falls · waterfall · Waikato · ~44 km · Must-see
- Waitomo Express Train · fort · Waitomo · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mount Karioi · viewpoint · Waikato · ~47 km · Must-see
- Te Toto Gorge · viewpoint · Waikato · ~49 km · Must-see
- Pirongia · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~50 km · Must-see
- The Big Apple · attraction · Waitomo · ~51 km · Must-see
- Te Kuiti Bible Church · church · Waitomo · ~52 km · Must-see
- Karamu Caves · cave · Waipā · ~57 km · Must-see
- Toothbrush fence · attraction · Waipā · ~57 km · Must-see
- Alexandra Redoubt · fort · Waipā · ~59 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake Piopio
- Lake Rototapu · lake · Waitomo · ~0 km
- Lake Rotoroa · lake · Waitomo · ~2 km
- Lake Harihari · lake · Waitomo · ~2 km
- Lake Numiti · lake · Waitomo · ~2 km
- Lake Tahāroa · lake · Waitomo · ~5 km
- Lake Te Rotopupu · lake · Ōtorohanga · ~21 km
- Lake Koraha · lake · Ōtorohanga · ~23 km
- Lake Koraha Stratum Scenic Reserve · lake · Ōtorohanga · ~23 km
- Lake Parangi · lake · Ōtorohanga · ~24 km
- Lake Disappear · lake · Waikato · ~44 km
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Frequently asked
Is Lake Piopio full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Piopio yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lake Piopio?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lake Piopio?
Nearby: Castle Craig (viewpoint, 14 km), Kāwhia Harbour (beach, 19 km), Herangi Range (viewpoint, 31 km), Aotea Harbour (beach, 34 km), Pirongia Forest Park (sanctuary, 39 km), Gardner's Gut (cave, 40 km).
Is Lake Piopio worth visiting?
Lake Piopio is listed as a notable lake in Waikato on Spotwander.