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Notable lake · Rangitīkei, Manawatū-Whanganui

Lake William

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

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Lake William: 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 William

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 William — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -40.12278, 175.31094. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lake William

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake William full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake William?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake William?

    Nearby: Moutoa Gardens (park, 38 km), Cooks Gardens (park, 38 km), Sarjeant Gallery (museum, 38 km), Whanganui Regional Museum (museum, 38 km), All Saints' Anglican Church (church, 46 km), Manawatu Estuary (sanctuary, 51 km).

    Is Lake William worth visiting?

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