of the Te Arawa tribe. From Lake Rotoiti the waters of Lake Rotorua flow to the Kaituna River into the Pacific Ocean near Maketu; the rapid descent from over 900 feet above sea level in less than 20 km has created an area used for extreme kayaking and white water rafting. See also Lakes of New Zealand List of lakes in New Zealand References Tourist attractions in Rotorua Taupō Volcanic Zone Lakes of the Bay of Plenty Region Volcanic crater lakes