| Lake Manuwai | |
|---|---|
  Lake Manuwai | |
| Location | Northland Region,North Island |
| Coordinates | 35°09′59″S173°51′43″E / 35.1663°S 173.8619°E /-35.1663; 173.8619 |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
Lake Manuwai is alake in theNorthland Region ofNew Zealand. Located near Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands, it is part of the upperWaipapa stream.[1] It is a reservoir created in the 1980s by theMinistry of Works along withLake 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 theFar 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.Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved23 July 2009.
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