Bay of Plenty Okataina Walkway East
Depending on what you do this can be a long walk as it can take 3 to 3:30 minutes one way down Lake Okataina, hence you could be looking at 7 hours if you do full length in and out.
Distance
20.60 km
Duration
6 hrs
Ascent
400+ meters
Length
Single-Day
Location
Bay of Plenty
Trip Grading
Easy
Start Point
Easting: 1900846
Northing: 5777435
Depending on what you do this can be a long walk as it can take 3 to 3:30 minutes one way down Lake Okataina, hence you could be looking at 7 hours if you do full length in and out. If this is the plan then leave Taupo by 7:30am. The walk is NOT strenuous as there are no real slopes to task you, the footpath is good and is well marked. The forest is basically re-growth so not too many large trees but there are many ferns of various types plus abundant bird-calls. The walk is in forest all the way so not too many views but those that are offered of the lake are most picturesque.
Last Updated January 2018
The walkway was closed in 2021 due to a major slip and is currently still closed at the beginning of 2025.
Updated January 2025
Trips on Okataina Walkway East
Discover the club's van and private transport options available for trips, along with details on the small levy for costs.
Nov 2025
09
Easy
Sunday Tramp We will visit the Tarawera Falls then do part of the Okataina East Walk. Our third monthly weekend tramp on Sunday, 9th November. DOC link https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/lake-tarawera-scenic-reserve/things-to-do/tarawera-falls-track/
We don't have any past trips at the moment.