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Notable lake · Rangitīkei, Manawatū-Whanganui

Lake Heaton

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

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Lake Heaton: 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 Heaton

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 Heaton — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -40.10759, 175.28968. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Heaton full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Heaton?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Heaton?

    Nearby: Moutoa Gardens (park, 35 km), Cooks Gardens (park, 35 km), Sarjeant Gallery (museum, 35 km), Whanganui Regional Museum (museum, 35 km), Bason Botanic Gardens (sanctuary, 48 km), All Saints' Anglican Church (church, 49 km).

    Is Lake Heaton worth visiting?

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