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Notable lake · Rangitīkei, Manawatū-Whanganui

Lake Herbert

Lake Herbert is a lake in Rangitīkei, Manawatū-Whanganui.

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Lake Herbert: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lake Herbert

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Lake Herbert — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -40.13557, 175.29884. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lake Herbert

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Herbert full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Herbert yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Herbert?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Herbert?

    Nearby: Moutoa Gardens (park, 38 km), Cooks Gardens (park, 38 km), Sarjeant Gallery (museum, 39 km), Whanganui Regional Museum (museum, 39 km), All Saints' Anglican Church (church, 45 km), Manawatu Estuary (sanctuary, 49 km).

    Is Lake Herbert worth visiting?

    Lake Herbert is listed as a notable lake in Manawatū-Whanganui on Spotwander.