Lake Kohangatera

#242 among destinations in New Zealand

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake Kohangatera is one of two lakes in Fitzroy Bay. It has an open water area of 17 hectares and is fed by Gollans Stream, which has its headwaters on Mount Lowry, 14 km to the north. The drainage basin area is about 1,700 ha. ()

Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°22'4"S, 174°52'1"E

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WellingtonNew Zealand

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Lake Kohangatera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wellington Zoo, Embassy Theatre, Zephyrometer, Freyberg Pool.

5.3 miNW
Interactive animal encounters since 1906
Wellington Zoo, Wellington
136 min walk • Wellington Zoo, nestled in the green hills of the New Zealand capital, is a cherished sanctuary for wildlife and a favorite destination for families and nature enthusiasts alike. Opened in 1906, this 13-hectare zoological garden is the oldest in the country and has...
6.6 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Cafe
Embassy Theatre, Wellington
170 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand, the Embassy Theatre stands as a historic icon of cinema and entertainment. This classic movie theatre, originally opened in 1924, has been the centerpiece of the city's film culture for nearly a century.
5.3 miNW
Monuments and statues
Zephyrometer, Wellington
136 min walk • The Zephyrometer, an iconic landmark in Wellington, New Zealand, stands as a testament to the city's well-known nickname, "Windy Wellington." This towering kinetic sculpture, resembling a needle or a wind wand, is situated in Evans Bay and has become an integral part...
6.6 miNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Freyberg Pool, Wellington
170 min walk • Freyberg Pool is a public indoor swimming pool on Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. The main pool is 33 metres long. It is named for Bernard Freyberg, a World War I Victoria Cross recipient and Governor General of New Zealand.
1.1 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Pencarrow Head Lighthouse, Lower Hutt
28 min walk • Pencarrow Head Lighthouse stands as a beacon of maritime history in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. This historic lighthouse, constructed in 1859, holds the distinction of being the first permanent lighthouse to be built in New Zealand.
0.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Kohangapiripiri
18 min walk • Lake Kohangapiripiri is one of the two freshwater Pencarrow lakes in Fitzroy Bay – the other being the slightly larger Lake Kohangatera.
4.8 miNW
41°18'23"S • 174°49'26"E
The Weta Cave, Wellington
123 min walk • Classes and workshops, Private tours, Tours
2.8 miS
Lighthouse
Baring Head Lighthouse
72 min walk • Baring Head Lighthouse is a concrete lighthouse at Baring Head in the Wellington Region of the North Island of New Zealand, with an LED beacon powered by mains electricity.
6.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
BATS Theatre, Wellington
170 min walk • BATS Theatre is a theatre venue in Wellington, New Zealand. Initially founded as the Bats Theatre Company in 1976, then established in its current form in 1989. BATS Theatre has seen the development of many performing arts talents of New Zealand.
5.3 miW
Area
Island Bay, Wellington
137 min walk • Island Bay is a coastal suburb of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, situated 5 km south of the city centre. Island Bay lies on the bay which shares its name, one of numerous small bays off Cook Strait and west of Lyall Bay. 500m offshore in Island Bay lies Tapu Te Ranga...
5.2 miW
Marine reserve, Nature, Natural attraction
Taputeranga Marine Reserve, Wellington
133 min walk • Taputeranga Marine Reserve is a legally protected area of sea and coast along the southern edge of Wellington, in New Zealand. It was officially opened in September 2008.

Lake Kohangatera

Facts and practical information

Lake Kohangatera plan & book

Lake Kohangatera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)