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  LAKE KANIERE : Encyclopedia Entry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Lake Kaniere is located on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
At 22 km², it is second only to Lake Brunner in size among the West Coast's lakes.
A small hydroelectric station is located on the Kaniere River close to the lake's outflow.
bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Lake_Kaniere   (74 words)

  
  Lake Kaniere, West Coast, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Lake Kaniere Is approximately 16 km South east of Hokitika as the crow fly's and 18 by car.
Surrounding the Lake is Mount Brown at the SE and Mount Tuhua at on the N.E. side standing 4,050feet and 3,680feet respectively above sea level.
This power station is 4 miles from the Lake, on the Lake Kaniere road and was originally set up to generate power to the Ross gold fields in 1908.
www.westcoast.org.nz /tourism/destination/kaniere.html   (256 words)

  
 Lake Kaniere - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake Kaniere is located on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
, it is second only to Lake Brunner in size among the West Coast's lakes.
A small hydroelectric station is located on the Kaniere River close to the lake's outflow.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Kaniere   (96 words)

  
 Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve: Hokitika places to visit
Lake Kaniere is 19 km east of the town of Hokitika on the West Coast.
The lake is surrounded by native bush except for two cleared areas of farmland on the eastern shore.
Lake Kaniere Walkway passes picturesque bays, forest streams, lush lakeside forest and a lookout point, while Kaniere Water Race Walkway follows a historic power station water race.
www.doc.govt.nz /templates/PlaceProfile.aspx?id=35218   (323 words)

  
 Westland DC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Lake Kaniere is situated just east of Hokitika (approximately a 25 minute drive).
Lake Kaniere is a placid lake, surrounded by snow capped mountains.
The lake is an ideal place for boating, water skiing, picnics, swimming and fishing.
www.wildfoods.co.nz /main/kaniereprofile/index.cfm   (51 words)

  
 Westland DC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Lake Kaniere is situated just east of Hokitika (approximately a 25 minute drive).
Lake Kaniere is a placid lake, surrounded by snow capped mountains.
The lake is an ideal place for boating, water skiing, picnics, swimming and fishing.
www.westlanddc.govt.nz /main/kaniereprofile   (51 words)

  
 Lake Kaniere short walks: Hokitika tracks and walks, West Coast
From Hokitika head east 19 km along Lake Kaniere Road, this road meets the lake at 'The Landing'.
Lake Kaniere is one of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand.
The walkway emerges at the southern end of the lake on the Dorothy Falls Road.
www.doc.govt.nz /templates/trackandwalk.aspx?id=36423   (382 words)

  
 NZ Government Executive Ngai Tahu Settlement
Kaniere is noted in Ngäi Tahu tradition as a lake occupied by the Ngäti Wairaki explorer, Raureka.
Raureka was accompanied by her slave as she wandered up to Kaniere and eventually came across a pass which took her to the Rakaia Valley and eventually the Canterbury Plains.
The mauri of Kaniere represents the essence that binds the physical and spiritual elements of all things together, generating and upholding all life.
www.executive.govt.nz /96-99/minister/graham/ngai-tahu/content/sec12_attach76.htm   (2307 words)

  
 List of New Zealand lakes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
This a partial list of New Zealand lakes, reservoirs, and lagoons.
Crater Lake (Mount Ruapehu) - see Mount Ruapehu
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_New_Zealand_lakes   (65 words)

  
 Lake Kaniere   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Lake Kaniere is an ideal spot for swimming, walking, fishing, boating, and mountain biking.
The lake is generally warm and calm, ideal for a peaceful paddle in the canoes supplied with our holiday home.
For the few power boats on the lake, there is easy boat access at Hans Bay (jetty, boat ramp, ski access lanes), and Sunny Bight (boat ramp and ski access lane).
www.streamliners.co.nz /accommodation/LakeKaniere.htm   (372 words)

  
 Daytrips near Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand, Gordon Wells
The Hokitika Gorge and Lake Kaniere trip is about 80 km long.
Lake Kaniere is a place for, boating, water skiing, picnicking and fishing.
The track is a 4 hours long and that passes along the western shore of the lake.
www.jadecountry.co.nz /daytrips.html   (289 words)

  
 Lake on New Zealand holiday and vacation homes
Beautiful quiet location on Lake Tarawera with views from the large deck of the whole lake, Mount Tarawera and the white cliffs with own jetty for boat.
Original lake edge property at Tarawera on a large well established section with its own jetty.
Set on the edge of tranquil Lake Tarawera, this spacious rimu lined house is ideal for a party of any size - whether looking for relaxation or adventure.
holidayhouses.resultspage.com /nz/Lake   (434 words)

  
 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
'''Lake Kaniere''' is located on the West Coast, New Zealand West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
A small hydroelectricity hydroelectric station is located on the Kaniere River close to the lake's outflow.
There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article Lake Kaniere.
www.mauspfeil.net /Lake_Kaniere.html   (139 words)

  
 New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Te Anau is lovely enough, situated on the beautiful lake with the same name, but an even greater reason for the two-night stay is to use the town as a base for a trip to Milford for a cruise on the stunning Milford Sound.
The 120 km ride along the shores of Lake Te Anau, along the Eglington River and the "Avenue of the Disappearing Mountains" and across the Earl Mountains with a dramatic descent into Milford will be one of your most memorable rides of the trip.
Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in the country, and is the gateway to Fiordland, New Zealand's largest national park.
www.hctravel.com /nztours.htm   (10220 words)

  
 Hokitika: Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve - Deals and Reviews - Lake Kaniere is a very nice place to relax in the sun - ...
Hokitika: Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve: "Lake Kaniere is a very nice place to relax in the sun"
Lake Kaniere is a very nice place to visit.
A nice thing to do is walk around the lake, and later take a sail on the lake, with a company called Sail West.
www.tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g255373-d257065-r1024853-Lake_Kaniere_Scenic_Reserve-Hokitika_South_Island.html   (305 words)

  
 New Zealand Trip 2006
A day trip to Lake Kaniere led to a nature trail, some waterfalls, and a walk through the woods overlooking the lake, with multiple places to view Lake Kaniere.
It was a good decision, as it was extremely windy and there was a second swing bridge whose approaches were pretty scary in the high winds.
The object was to travel up the valley to a glacier feeding the stream and lake.
home.att.net /~kevin.pease/NZ06/index.htm   (1315 words)

  
 Hokitika, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Wild beauty is everywhere - Lake Kaniere, Dorothy Falls, Goldsborough, Hokitika Gorge, Lake Mahinapua and the Hokitika Beach.
Lake Ianthe is one of Westland´s many beautiful forest-lined lakes, popular for boating, trout fishing and swimming.
Costal Okarito, south of Lake Wahapo, boasts the largest unmodified tidal inlet in New Zealand and a major feeding area for tidal birds, with over 70 species recorded in the area.
www.bestwestern.co.nz /upper_south/regions.cfm?&areaid=us®ion=Hokitika   (464 words)

  
 NZ Government Executive Ngai Tahu Settlement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The tüpuna had considerable knowledge of places for gathering kai and other taonga, ways in which to use the resources of the lake, the relationship of people with the lake and their dependence on it and tikanga for the proper and sustainable utilisation of resources.
The tüpuna had considerable knowledge of whakapapa, traditional trails, places for gathering kai and other taonga, ways in which to use the resources of the lake, the relationship of people with the lake and their dependence on it, and tikanga for the proper and sustainable utilisation of resources.
The lake was an integral part of a network of trails which were used in order to ensure the safest journey and incorporated locations along the way that were identified for activities including camping overnight and gathering kai.
www.executive.govt.nz /96-99/minister/graham/ngai-tahu/content/sec12_attach15.htm   (2335 words)

  
 Hokitika on New Zealand holiday and vacation homes
Situated in a scenic reserve 20mins drive from Hokitika, magnificent lake and mountain views in a fully self contained 2 bedroom open plan holiday house.
Lake View Cottage is a very private sunny cottage offering fantastic views of lake brunner and the surrounding mountians.It has off street parking and is only a few minites walk to the local hotel caf.
Rongo-moana is a freshly painted and carpeted three bedroomed 1950s bungalow 100 metres from the lake, set amongst native bush.
holidayhouses.resultspage.com /nz/Hokitika   (440 words)

  
 NZ Government Executive Ngai Tahu Settlement
The area to which this Statutory Acknowledgement applies (Statutory Area) is the Lake known as Te Wairere (Lake Dunstan), the location of which is shown on Allocation Plan MD 490 (SO Plan 24729).
The tüpuna had considerable knowledge of whakapapa, traditional trails and tauranga waka (landing places), places for gathering kai and other taonga, ways in which to use the resources of the river, the relationship of people with the river and their dependence on it and tikanga for the proper and sustainable utilisation of resources.
The wetland area known to Päkeha as Lake Pearson is known to Ngäi Tahu as Moana Rua.
www.executive.govt.nz /96-99/minister/graham/ngai-tahu/content/sec12_attach26.htm   (2304 words)

  
 Hokitika day trips : Hokitika Accommodation - Hokitika Information - Hokitika Hotel
Lake Mahinapua - 10 kms south of Hokitika.
A beautiful lake popular for yachting, swimming and picnicking or take one of the short bush walks.
Lake Kaniere is a popular summer spot for water skiing, swimming, picnicking, fishing and recreational camping.
www.hokitika.com /daytrips.html   (651 words)

  
 Waters of National Importance for Tourism - Scenic
Lake Waikaremoana - This lake is important for boating and kayaking by mostly domestic visitors.
This lake has a tapu in place so no water activities are allowed.
The report does not attempt to identify areas or freshwater bodies that may become popular tourist destinations in the future, or water bodies outside the nine locations established as important.
www.tourism.govt.nz /aboutus/au-media/au-woni/scenic.html   (279 words)

  
 The Weather and Wildness Awaits
From Hokitika’s main street, where local schoolchildren lined the streets to send the 26 teams from nine countries on their way, the race headed uphill into the Blue Spur Forest, where they found knee-deep mud holes and a steep, rock-ridden downhill to the Lake Kaniere water race.
A strong cycling team could quite literally ride away with this race, but as the opening section from Hokitika around Lake Kaniere and across the Arahura and Big Wainihinihini river valleys came to a close, it was local knowledge that was showing through.
As the race transitioned from mountain biking to mountain trekking, Kathmandu illustrated their knowledge of their home region to move from third to lead the race by six minutes.
www.triathloninformer.com /races/2004/southern_traverse/st_race_1.html   (795 words)

  
 activities, float plane, photography new zealand,glaciers, podocarp   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
I am waiting at the boat ramp at the edge of the Lake just a short walk down from the lodge.
The morning is still and the lake calm.
Flying over Lake Kaniere beautiful cloud reflections and deep dark waters make excellent shots with the medium telephoto.
www.lakebrunner.com /activities.htm   (362 words)

  
 October 25–27, 1997. Lake Kaniere Base Camp.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The rented house proved to be an ideal size, with an uninterrupted view westward over the lake just 50 metres away.
The sun was shining and the birds singing and the stones were skipping over the water with ease.
After a lovely picnic lunch on the lake shore, the group split again with some carrying on round the track, while the others returned to the cars.
www.ctc.org.nz /old/trips/1997/OCT25-27.html   (375 words)

  
 New Zealand on Going Outside
Maraunui Campsite is right on the shore of the lake, which was inhabited by swans, ducks, and the native brown teal.
Canterbury Plain to Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, The West Coast: Rainforests and glaciers, Hokitika, Punakaiki, Arthur’s Pass and back to Christchurch: trip report, pictures.
An outdoor porch looks out over beautiful Lake McKenzie with its mist rising up into the mountainsides that surround it.
www.goingoutside.com /regions/asia/newzealand.html   (758 words)

  
 Lake Kaniere holiday homes accommodation - holiday houses, house, baches, bach, home, vacation rentals
Lake Kaniere holiday homes accommodation - holiday houses, house, baches, bach, home, vacation rentals
Lake Kaniere Holiday Homes, Holiday Houses and Baches to rent
Below is a list of Lake Kaniere holiday homes, houses, baches, apartments and other accommodation to rent.
www.holidayhouses.co.nz /Lake_Kaniere.asp   (177 words)

  
 Three Passes, New Zealand (Styx, Browning Pass, Park Morpeth)
After a drive around peaceful Lake Kaniere, Adrienne dropped us off at the start of the track up the river Styx around 11am.
After a late start (perhaps around 10, but neither of us was carrying a watch), we continued up the Arahura, where met a group of seven going the other way and found a dead goat on the track.
It was a bit of a climb up to Lake Browning (at almost 1400m), where we had lunch and Joe went for a swim.
www.anatomy.su.oz.au /danny/travel/new_zealand/three_passes.html   (649 words)

  
 The Ancient West Coast Greenstone Trail printable version - Pure Trails New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Explore the wild coast, ancient native forests, and hidden lakes of the West Coast, Arthur's Pass and Lewis Pass.
Spend the morning on a magnificent hike [4 hrs moderate] that follows the length of Lake Kaniere, a large lake hidden amongst the towering native trees.
Lunches are generally packed or picnic lunches that we enjoy on a walk or beside a lake somewhere, and breakfasts are generally continental.
www.puretrailsnewzealand.co.nz /ancient-west-coast-printable.htm   (1316 words)

  
 Hokitika Jade Country, Greenstone Carvers Hokitika, Westland, NZ, New Zealand, Craft, Pottery, Art, Pounamu Sculptures
Better still get behind the wheel of a classic car and do a scenic drive through farm lands to the Hokitika Gorge, or through native bush to Lake Kaniere and enjoy the scenic tranquil beauty of the lake, then drive the lakeside gravel road to Dorothy Falls.
Hire a bicycle and ride to Lake Mahinapua or Lake Kaniere, or ride some of the popular mountain bike tracks.
Ready for a gentle pace canoe safari on a lake or river with Due West, try the extreme kayak or white water rafting on some of the best wild west coast rivers.
www.jadecountry.co.nz   (863 words)

  
 Hokitika : Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
This beautiful nature reserve, centered on one of the South Island's largest lakes, is just 18km (11 miles) from Hokitika.
Lingering, however, will be rewarded by vistas of the lake ringed by unspoiled forests with a backdrop of distant mountains.
This is also the starting point for two walks: the Kahikatea Forest Walk, a 10-minute stroll through the forest; and the Lake Kaniere Walkway, a 3 1/2-hour trek that features beaches, rainforest, and birdlife.
www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=2732&catID=2732010029   (596 words)

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