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  • The Kai Iwi Lakes

    The Kai Iwi Lakes

    Scenic SpotsNorthland, Northland New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    The Kai Iwi Lakes

    Scenic SpotsNorthland, Northland New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    The Kai Iwi Lakes
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    About

    Updated Jun 2026

    Review Summary

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    Reviews

    10 Reviews

    🇩🇪
    Anonymous
    Dec 5, 2022
    Positive

    Worth it for a little swimming trip! ? we stopped 500m in front of the campsite and had the area to ourselves

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    Anonymous
    May 4, 2021
    Positive

    Stunning!!!! Cant wait to come back. Just a day trip this time

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    Anonymous
    Apr 5, 2021
    Positive

    Sandy lake, kids enjoyed splashing about. We didn't stay the night, but only parked up to have a play and picnic lunch then left. The water was very clear.

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    Anonymous
    Aug 6, 2020
    Neutral

    It's a lake, there are better elsewhere ...

    🇩🇪
    Anonymous
    Aug 1, 2020
    Positive

    So, so beautiful !! Definitely one of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand! Even in rainy weather. I will come back in summer!

    🇧🇪
    Anonymous
    Dec 8, 2019
    Positive

    Beautiful lake, relax and peaceful, huge grass around for chilling and pic nic. We did the small track (kai iwi track) but not really an interesting track ..

    🇬🇧
    Anonymous
    Nov 5, 2019
    Positive

    Great place for a picnic! We went on a very clear day so the waters looked amazingly blue and turquoise

    🇧🇪
    Anonymous
    Oct 12, 2019
    Positive

    Nice walk to do all around the main lake (8km - 2h)

    🇳🇿
    Anonymous
    Mar 26, 2019
    Positive

    Very beautiful, totally worth of a visit! ?

    🇫🇷
    Anonymous
    Nov 13, 2018
    Positive

    Beautiful lake !! Google maps stop you before arriving at the lake. Continue a little longer then you will be there. We went to Pine Beach it was superb ☺

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