16 May 2014
About Lake Karapiro
Lake Karapiro is one of several artificial lakes formed as part of a hydroelectricity scheme on the Waikato River in the North Island of New Zealand more than 60 years ago. Lake Karapiro is 52 metres above sea level. The lake is regarded as one of the country’s best rowing venues and one of the most scenic and picturesque in the world. It is fed by the great Waikato River – a M?ori word meaning flowing water. Lake Karapiro and New Zealand last hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1978.