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Notable lake · Clutha, Otago

Knights Dam

Knights Dam is a lake in Clutha, Otago.

Knights Dam: 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 Knights Dam

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 Knights Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -45.79646, 169.89443. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Knights Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Knights Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Knights Dam?

    Nearby: Te Papanui Conservation Park (sanctuary, 16 km), Te Papanui / Lammermoor Range (viewpoint, 23 km), Mauka Atua / Maungatua (viewpoint, 24 km), Lammerlaw Range (viewpoint, 25 km), Memorial Park (park, 45 km), Platypus (submarine) (attraction, 46 km).

    Is Knights Dam worth visiting?

    Knights Dam is listed as a notable lake in Otago on Spotwander.