Lake Manuwai | |
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Location | Northland Region, North Island |
Coordinates | 35°09′59″S 173°51′43″E / 35.1663°S 173.8619°E |
Basin countries | New Zealand |
Lake Manuwai is a lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. Located near Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands, it is part of the upper Waipapa stream. [1] It is a reservoir created in the 1980's by the Ministry of Works along with Lake Waingaro to supply irrigation to Kerikeri's horticulture industry. [2] In 1990, it was purchased by a cooperative of local horticulturalists and farmers under the name Kerikeri Irrigation Co Ltd. [3]
An easement exists with the Far North District Council which allows public access for passive activities such as sailing, picnicking, swimming, kayaking, and fishing. [2]
The lake is stocked annually by Fish and Game with 400-500 rainbow trout fingerlings. [1]
Motorised craft are restricted on Lake Manuwai, though exceptions are made for safety, scientific, and maintenance use. [2]
"Place name detail: Lake Manuwai". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 23 July 2009.