Lake Karapiro

#69 among destinations in New Zealand

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake, Top attraction

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Lake Karapiro is an artificial reservoir lake on the Waikato River at Karapiro, 8 kilometres south-east of Cambridge in New Zealand's North Island. The lake was formed in 1947 by the damming of the Waikato River to store water for the 96-megawatt Karapiro power station. The lake is also one of two premier rowing venues in New Zealand and is the base for the country's high-performance rowing programme. ()

Alternative names: Length: 6.84 miWidth: 2953 ftMaximum depth: 100 ftElevation: 141 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°55'30"S, 175°32'20"E

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WaikatoNew Zealand

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

Nearby attractions include: Cambridge Museum and Historical Society, Victoria Bridge, Fergusson Bridge.

4.2 miNW
37°53'47"S • 175°28'19"E
Cambridge Museum and Historical Society, Cambridge
106 min walk • History museum, Museum
4 miNW
Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Cambridge
101 min walk • Victoria Bridge is a hinged braced arch, bridge in New Zealand, linking Cambridge with Leamington and spanning the Waikato River.
3.8 miNW
Bridge
Fergusson Bridge, Cambridge
98 min walk • Fergusson Bridge is a pre-cast, prestressed concrete bridge in Cambridge, New Zealand, spanning the Waikato River. It cost £41,000, was designed by North, Swarbrick, Mills & Westwood and opened in 1964. It was named after Governor-General Sir Bernard Fergusson.

Lake Karapiro

Facts and practical information

Lake Karapiro plan & book

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

Cambridge Museum and Historical Society, Cambridge

Victoria Bridge, Cambridge

Fergusson Bridge, Cambridge