Notable lake · Chatham Islands Territory, Southland
Lake Kairae
Lake Kairae is a lake in Chatham Islands Territory, Southland.
Lake Kairae: 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 Kairae
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 Kairae — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.85287, -176.40236. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lake Kairae
- Hanson Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~5 km · Must-see
- Te Whanga Lagoon · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~6 km · Must-see
- Hāpūpū / J M Barker Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~9 km · Must-see
- Matarakau · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~17 km · Must-see
- Petre Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~19 km · Must-see
- Okawa Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~20 km · Must-see
- Nikau Bush Conservation Area · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~21 km · Must-see
- Kaingaroa Harbour · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~22 km · Must-see
- Cape Fournier · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~28 km · Must-see
- Tuku Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~36 km · Must-see
- Cape Pattisson · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~43 km · Must-see
- Pitt Island (Rangiauria) · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~63 km · Must-see
- Lake Makuku · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~2 km
- Lake Taia · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~2 km
- Taia Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~3 km
- Taia Bush Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~3 km
- Kahupiri Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~3 km
- Long Pond · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~4 km
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake Kairae
- Te Whanga Lagoon · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~6 km · Must-see
- Lake Makuku · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~2 km
- Lake Taia · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~2 km
- Long Pond · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~4 km
- Lake Kaingarahu · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~5 km
- Lake Kaimoumi · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~14 km
- Lake Rangitai · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~14 km
- Lake Wharemanu · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~14 km
- Lake Koomutu · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~14 km
- Lake Marakapia · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~15 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
Is Lake Kairae full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Kairae yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lake Kairae?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lake Kairae?
Nearby: Hanson Bay (beach, 5 km), Te Whanga Lagoon (lake, 6 km), Hāpūpū / J M Barker Historic Reserve (sanctuary, 9 km), Matarakau (viewpoint, 17 km), Petre Bay (beach, 19 km), Okawa Point (beach, 20 km).
Is Lake Kairae worth visiting?
Lake Kairae is listed as a notable lake in Southland on Spotwander.