Crater Road in Rotorua Lakes District

Crater Road in Rotorua Lakes District is an unpaved residential street. It runs in a northeast-southwest direction and ends at Ash Pit Road, while the other end is a cul-de-sac.

Road Type
residential street
Route
northeast-southwest

Tourist information offices

  • Lake Rotomahana – approx. 8,9 km.
  • Waimangu Vegetation – approx. 9,4 km.
  • Warbrick Terraces – approx. 9,5 km.
  • Rift Valley Panorama – approx. 10,3 km.
  • Inferno Crater – approx. 10,4 km.
  • Waimangu Monintoring Station – approx. 10,5 km.
  • Waomangu Geyser 1900 - 1904 – approx. 10,6 km.
  • Echo Crater – approx. 11,0 km.

Viewpoint

  • Crater Lake Outlook. Lookout closed for safety reasons – approx. 13,3 km.

Campsite

  • Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite (limited wheelchair access) at Brett Road. Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu - there is good fishing, swimming and walking nearby. Bring your own water. – approx. 2,2 km.
  • Hot Water Beach Campsite. Camp in scenic surroundings. Relax in the natural hot springs in Te Rātā Bay. Enjoy water sports or explore the tracks in other areas around Lake Tarawera. – approx. 8,0 km.
  • Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite (limited wheelchair access, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Camp alongside the lake in a large and attractive campsite where trout fishing and water sports are popular. – approx. 9,9 km.
  • Lake Okaro Campsite (caravans allowed) at Waimangu Road. Self-contained camping only due to lack of toilet facilities – approx. 11,4 km.
  • Humphries Bay Campsite. A basic camping area at the northern arm of Lake Tarawera. A great place for a swim, with beautiful water and superb views of Mount Tarawera. – approx. 14,2 km.

Bus stops

  • Bus Stop 3 – approx. 8,9 km.
  • Bus Stop 2 – approx. 9,4 km.

Fire station

  • Waiotapu Fire Station – approx. 9,4 km.

Attraction

  • Hot Water Beach – approx. 8,1 km.
  • Hot Pool (Natural) – approx. 9,1 km.
  • Waimangu Volcanic & Thermal Valley at Waimangu Road 587 – approx. 11,5 km.
  • Kerosene Creek – approx. 13,4 km.

Picnic site

  • Te Wairuha – approx. 9,3 km.
  • Lake Okaro Reserve – approx. 11,4 km.
  • Hawaiki Bay – approx. 12,2 km.

Cafés

  • Waimangu Local Store & Cafe – approx. 11,5 km.