Kai Iwi Lakes Reserve

Kai Iwi Lakes
LocationTaharoa Domain, Northland, New Zealand
TypeFreshwater dune lakes
Primary inflowsRainfall, springs, overland flows
Basin countriesNew Zealand

The Kai Iwi Lakes are located in Taharoa Domain in the Northland region of New Zealand. The reserve encompasses a series of three freshwater dune lakes:[1] Lake Taharoa, Lake Kaiiwi (or Kai Iwi), and Lake Waikare, sometimes called Lake Waikere.[2]

These lakes are recognised for their exceptional water quality and natural state,[3] making them popular destinations for tourism and recreational activities. The lakes, along with Shag Lake to the northwest, are categorised as window dune lakes. This classification indicates that they are situated within the water table and receive water inputs from rainfall, springs, and overland flows. Lake Kai Iwi potentially falls under the category of perched dune lake, residing above the water table.

  1. ^ "Reserve management plan – Kai Iwi lakes (Taharoa domain) 2016 • Coastal Dune Ecosystem Reference Database". ref.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Kai Iwi Lakes Management Plan" (PDF). Northland Regional Council. c. 2017. p. 5. Retrieved 27 June 2023. Lakes Taharoa and Waikare, sometimes referred to as Waikere
  3. ^ "Northland Lakes Ecological Status 2013". www.nrc.govt.nz. Northland Regional Council. Retrieved 27 June 2023.