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New Zealand Lakes by Region
New Zealand : North Island (13)
- Kai Iwi Lakes
- Lake Rotoma
- Lake Arapuni
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Ferry
- Lake Tarawera
- Lake Karapiro
- Lake Taupo
- Lake Maraetai
- Lake Tutira
- Lake Okareka
- Opunake Lake
- Lake Rotoehu
New Zealand : South Island (15)
New Zealand Lakes and Reservoirs
New Zealand Lakes A-Z
- Kai Iwi Lakes
- Lake Karapiro
- Lake Taupo
- Lake Arapuni
- Lake Maraetai
- Lake Te Anau
- Lake Brunner
- Lake Ohau
- Lake Tekapo
- Lake Clearwater
- Lake Okareka
- Lake Tutira
- Lake Coleridge
- Lake Pukaki
- Lake Waihola
- Lake Ferry
- Lake Rotoehu
- Lake Wakatipu
- Lake Hawea
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Wanaka
- Lake Hayes
- Lake Rotoma
- Opunake Lake
- Lake Heron
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Kaniere
- Lake Tarawera
Lakes in New Zealand
| Lake Name | Lake Summary |
|---|---|
| Kai Iwi Lakes |
Also known as: Kai-Iwi LakesAbout 10,000 years ago, while the Tasman Sea was rising and the islands that would become New Zealand were being reshaped, depressions in the late Pleistocene ... |
| Lake Arapuni |
In Maori one of the meanings of "ara puni" is "blocked path" making Arapuni Lake an appropriate name for the man made reservoir on the North Island of ... |
| Lake Brunner |
Moana Kotuku is what the Maori call Lake Brunner, naming it after the beautiful and rare white herons (kotuku) sometimes seen on the lake's shores. The ... |
| Lake Clearwater |
Also known as: Lake Tripp When the winds are not blowing hard from off the mountains, Lake Clearwater holds images like a broad mirror. In it you can see reflections of the snow-capped ... |
| Lake Coleridge |
Nestled snugly between two mountain ranges and surrounded by lush green farming valleys, Lake Coleridge's clear blue waters are a breathtaking wonder ... |
| Lake Ferry |
Also known as: Lake Onoke Lake Ferry, also known as Lake Onoke, sits at the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island. The waves of the Tasman Sea crash against a narrow gravel ... |
| Lake Hawea |
Surrounded by towering mountains in Central Otago of New Zealand's South Island, Lake Hawea is a lake that was formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. ... |
| Lake Hayes |
Picturesque when the poplars and willows adorning the lake are aglow with brilliant golds, Lake Hayes is a satisfying subject for photographers and nature ... |
| Lake Heron |
Located in the Christchurch/Canterbury Region of the South Island of New Zealand, Lake Heron is the largest of the Ashburton lakes at 1556 acres. With ... |
| Lake Kaniere |
At 5,436 acres, Lake Kaniere is the second largest lake among the West Coast lakes of the South Island of New Zealand. With 12 miles of shoreline and ... |
| Lake Karapiro |
A 1,920-acre reservoir, Lake Karapiro is home to the New Zealand National Rowing teams. Located on the North Island of New Zealand in the Waikato Region, ... |
| Lake Maraetai |
Also known as: Maraetai Reservoir Lake Maraetai in the Taupo Region of New Zealand's North Island is a little-known vacationer's dream. The 1013 acre reservoir just 33 miles north of Lake ... |
| Lake Ohau |
Lake Ohau, in the Mackenzie Basin of the Waitaki District, South Island is an often overlooked lake and mountain paradise. The smallest of three parallel ... |
| Lake Okareka |
One of four small crater lakes lying between Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotorua in the Rotorua District of the Bay of Plenty, Lake Okareka has always been ... |
| Lake Pukaki |
Lake Pukaki in the Marlborough Region of the South Island is a scenic delight. One of three glacial lakes that lie nearly parallel, the lake gets water ... |
| Lake Rotoehu |
For the truly traditional New Zealand holiday, one must spend a week or two at Lake Rotoehu! Located in the Rotorua District of the Bay of Plenty Region, ... |
| Lake Rotoiti |
Lake Rotoiti, in the Tasman Region of New Zealand is a favorite spot for vacations and holidays. Located within the Nelson Lakes National Park, the deep ... |
| Lake Rotoma |
Lake Rotoma is a remarkable lake. The lake is the easternmost in a chain of three lakes northeast of Lake Rotorua. Here in the Rotorua Region of the Bay ... |
| Lake Rotorua |
What greeting will you hear when you come to Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island? Kia ora!! Kia ora means 'Be healthy' ... |
| Lake Tarawera |
Lake Tarawera in the Rotorua District of the Bay of Plenty Region is a highly prized vacation lake. This deep and clear volcanic lake lies in the Okataina ... |
| Lake Taupo |
If you are making your first visit to New Zealand, Lake Taupo in the Taupo Region of the North Island is an excellent first choice. New Zealand's largest ... |
| Lake Te Anau |
Lake Te Anau, located in the southwestern corner of South Island in New Zealand, is situated with rolling hillside country on the eastern side and magnificent ... |
| Lake Tekapo |
Lake Tekapo is located in the center of South Island, New Zealand. Known for its intense turquoise hue, the lake stays that color because of "rock flour" ... |
| Lake Tutira |
Lake Tutira, located on New Zealand's North Island, is peaceful and scenic destination for nature lovers, especially bird watchers. The lake was declared ... |
| Lake Waihola |
Located on New Zealand's South Island, Lake Waihola is situated in a quiet region that makes a peaceful retreat. Almost 4 miles long, the lake is very ... |
| Lake Wakatipu |
Lake Wakatipu on the South Island of New Zealand is fuel for myths, a backdrop for Hollywood movies and a destination for adventure seekers. The depths ... |
| Lake Wanaka |
Formed by glaciers thousands of years ago and located on South Island, New Zealand, Lake Wanaka is New Zealand's fourth largest lake and contains crystal ... |
| Opunake Lake |
Opunake Lake is situated off the coast of New Zealand near the town of Taranaki. Once a natural basin next to the Wajaur River, Opunake Lake was formed ... |
