Lake Tutira was declared a bird sanctuary in 1929, providing habitat to scaup, black swans, grey ducks, shags, herons, fantails, pukeko and more. The area is managed by the Department of Conservation and provides an ideal swimming, fishing and tramping experience. Facilities include boat access, picnic tables, bbq's, cold showers, tap water and toilets. Motor boats and fires are not permitted on the lake. The ascending Tutira Walkway brings you to the top of Table Mountain, providing amazing views of Hawkes Bay. The walk takes about 5 hours to complete. Landslides are the primary source of erosion of the surrounding landscape.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

More Information

• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Lake Tutira at Camp Ground and 8,000 other beaches.