Lake Rotopounamu

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Recreation

Around the lake is a scenic Script error: No such module "convert". loop track, which can be accessed from the Pihanga Saddle road (State Highway 47) between Tūrangi and Tongariro. Walking this track takes about two hours.

Panorama of Lake Rotopounamu from Ten Minute Beach
Panorama of Lake Rotopounamu from Ten Minute Beach


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