Lake Wiritoa
Lake Wiritoa is a coastal dune lake set among 5 hectares of park-like grounds. It is perfect for swimming as well as jet-skiing, boating and canoeing, or just hanging out with a book or having a picnic.
Lake Wiritoa is a 10-minute drive from central Whanganui on State Highway 3 south.
For information on water quality at Lake Wiritoa, please visit the Land Air Water Aotearoa website.
Regulations for boat and jet ski users
Whanganui District Council has no jurisdiction over the rules on the water. We encourage users of Lake Wiritoa to adhere to Maritime NZ guidelines.
The most important guidelines to remember are that people must not exceed a speed of 5 knots (a fast walking speed) if they are:
- within 200 metres of the shore
- within 200 metres of a boat displaying a diver’s flag
- within 50 metres of any other boat
- within 50 metres of a person swimming
- on a power boat if any person has any part of their body outside the rails or edge of the deck.
Water Ski Club events and training
Lake Wiritoa will be occupied on the following dates for Wanganui Water Ski Club events and training, as approved by Maritime New Zealand. See letters of approval below.
Maritime New Zealand - Lake Wiritoa temporary events approval(PDF, 294KB)
Dates
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Event
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Place
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2-6 October 2023
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NZTWSA Coaching Week
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Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui
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5 November 2023
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WWSC Opening Day
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Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui
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24-26 November 2023
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Central Region Senior Coaching and Driver Training
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Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui
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15-19 January 2024
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NZTWSA Coaching Week |
Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui |
20-21 January 2024
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Wanganui Goldstar Tournament |
Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui |
12-18 February 2024
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Australia/New Zealand challenge |
Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui |
16-17 March 2024
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Central Region Champs |
Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui |
13-14 April 2024
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Wanganui Club Champs |
Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui |
Training
Lake Wiritoa will be occupied on the following dates for Water Ski Club training during the 2022/2023 season:
Times
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Event
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Place
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Each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5.00pm till dusk
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Wanganui Water Ski Club
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Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui
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Each Sunday morning from dawn to 10.00am
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2023/2024 summer/autumn training period |
Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui |
The reserve beach area will be open to the public throughout the season.
Check the safe swim spots map on Horizons Regional Council’s website for up-to-date safety information before heading out.
Location
Kaitoke Road, Kaitoke 4572 View Map
-39.9670211,175.0853301
Kaitoke Road ,
Kaitoke 4572
Kaitoke Road ,
Kaitoke 4572
Lake Wiritoa