Karere Lagoon

Depth:
1.6 metres
Area:
3.6 hectares
Lake ID:
10677
Main vegetation type:
High Producing Exotic Grassland
Palmerston North
40° 24' 8" S
175° 31' 33" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Rangitāne o Manawatū

    Description

    Lake Karere is situated at Tiakitahuna, between the Manawatū river and State Highway 56. It is one of the many ox-bow lakes along the banks of the Manawatū River (manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz). Karere Lagoon is an important bird habitat (www.mdc.govt.nz).