The big Blue Lake clean up

Join us on a clean up dive

The big Blue Lake clean up, or better known as Lake Tikitapu is a great community event for divers, non-divers and tamariki to get involved in.
The aim is to raise awareness of our amazing local environment and ensure it is kept beautiful both above and below the surface.

When: May 15th 2022.
Where: Lake Tikitapu, Blue Lake, Rotorua
How:
10.00 - Registrations
11.00 - Safety Briefing
11.30 - Divers in the water - Shore cleaners distributed in land areas
12.30 - All diving completed
13.00 - Sorting trash into recycling piles
13.30 - BBQ
14.00 - Prize giving
15.00 - End of event

Partners and sponsors: Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Te Arawa Lakes, Rotorua Lake council, Ghost Diving NZ, Aotearoa Lakes, Salt Aotearoa, Mares, SSI, Cressi, Sharkskin, Aqualung, Stihl Lakelands and The Cave Taupo.

Please note:‍

• This will be both a shore based and in water clean up targeting rubbish and things that don't belong.
• In water diving will only take place in designated areas and will be clearly explained during dive briefing.
• Scuba Divers who wish to participate must have a minimum of 10 logged dives and be comfortable working in low visibility, you will need to bring your dive certification (NO CERT, NO DIVE). All dive equipment will be inspected to ensure it is safe to use.
• Hire equipment available from Aotearoa Dive but is limited please get in touch.
• Blue ocean trash net/collection bags will be sold on the day for $5 all proceeds will goes to or kai supply on the day
• If you have your own net bag please bring it along.
• If you would like to join in the fun and participate as part of the shore crew, you will need to make sure you are wearing fully covered shoes and bring a pair of gardening gloves....... also be prepared to get down and dirty!
• This is a family friendly event, but all children must be supervised at all times by an adult.
• Don’t forget to bring your own water bottle and bring sunscreen if it’s a warm day.
• Dress for the weather (warm clothes and jackets) – we go ahead rain or shine.
• There will also be plenty of work for non-divers to get involved.
• We look forward to seeing you there!