Lake Karapiro

Lake Karapiro - view from the East

The jewel in the crown of Waipa District, Lake Karapiro is an international class water sports venue, offering 7.7 square kilometres of flat water for canoeists, water-skiers, yachties & boaties and of course, rowers.

Lake Karapiro Domain is only 2.5 kilometres south of Cambridge in New Zealands' North Island, off State Highway One. The Camping and Pursuits Centre is open for public access all year round. 

Whether you are staying with us or here only for the day Lake Karapiro is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the lake and surrounding scenary.  There is a boat ramp at the domain that is open for public use during the year unless there is a lake closure for an event (see the events calendar). 

 Lake Karapiro Camping and Pursuits Centre offers an affordable outdoor experience - an outstanding venue, peaceful accommodation, outdoor recreational activities and camping facilities. Accommodation and a function centre are available for school camps, corporate and/or business retreats.
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Lake Karapiro is famous for rowing and has been the training ground for many of New Zealand's top rowers, including Rob and Sonia Waddell, and Olympic gold medallists Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell . There's always something new to try at the Lake though, and many school groups take the opportunity to enjoy some sporting education. Corporate groups utilise the Lake's facilities for team building exercises, including the high ropes challenge, orienteering, sailing, kayaking, rowing, and ecology and equine trips. With several walking tracks nearby, the area is ideal for tramping during the cooler months.

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Events

Events

Lake Karapiro is the location of choice for a large number of local, national and international water sport events. Perhaps recognised most for rowing, Lake karapiro is the home of New Zealands' Olympic champion rowers.

Many events are held on the lake including rowing regattas, Waka Ama Nationals, NZGP hydroplane racing, wakeboarding and yachting events. And the list goes on. See our event calendar for a full list of up-coming events.

Facilities

Activities

Lake Karapiro events centre has many outdoor activities that suit all types of skill levels and groups.  These include archery, high and low ropes, absailing, kayaking, raft building, yachting, waka ama and team building. 

Qualified instructors with outdoor pursuits experience are available to coach in all of these activities.  Ideal for school camps, day excursions, corporate groups, family and community groups.
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Accomodation

Accomodation

There are four types of accommodation available at Lake Karapiro. The Rob Waddell Lodge (sleeps 41), chalets (sleeps 8 in each), two bunkrooms (sleep 14 in each) and a camping ground (non-powered and powered sites) with 118 sites. See the camping ground layout and accomodation pages for more details.