{"id":2063,"date":"2023-03-05T11:09:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T10:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakebeyond.com\/?p=2063"},"modified":"2023-03-05T11:09:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-05T10:09:56","slug":"can-you-swim-in-mount-ruapehu-crater-lake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakebeyond.com\/can-you-swim-in-mount-ruapehu-crater-lake\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you swim in mount ruapehu crater lake?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are three crater lakes on Mount Ruapehu, all of which are inactive volcanoes. The crater lake at the bottom of the mountains is the deepest lake in New Zealand and is called the Blue Lake. It is possible to swim in the Blue Lake, but it is very cold and the water is murky.<\/p>\n

You cannot swim in Mount Ruapehu crater lake because it is too cold and there is no beach.<\/p>\n

Can you swim in Mt Ruapehu? <\/h2>\n

Mt Ruapehu is full of popular hiking trails, from easy to difficult. The most challenging hike in the area is the Crater Climb. This hike is for experienced mountaineers only. The water in the lake may seem warm and inviting, but it’s really acidic, and definitely not safe for swimming.<\/p>\n

Although it’s possible to walk down to the lake, we didn’t have time. It seems like the temperature would be good for swimming, but the water is actually highly acidic with a ph of 1. In the late 1950s and early 1960s people used to swim in the lake, but higher levels of volcanic activity since 1965 has made the lake more acidic.<\/p>\n

How hot is Ruapehu Crater Lake <\/h3>\n