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Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve

Hokitika, New Zealand
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Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Hokitika
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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“The best wrong turn we ever took!!”
- 23 Apr 2012
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Wellington, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“The best wrong turn we ever took!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We took a wrong turn and ended up at Lake Kaniere. What an awesome error! This lake area is sooo serene and the surrounding hills are a spectacle. Drive further on past the camp ground on to Dorothy Falls, you won't regret the scenic passage. More

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Nelson, New Zealand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Half day drive for pretty farmland, lush forest, waterfall and lake views”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

It is worth allocating a half day to do a loop around the Lake kaniere area (the locals seem to call it Lake Canary). It is well signposted from Hokitika. The gravel road is an easy drive, if a bit dusty. There is a lovely waterfall right beside the road and several places to walk in the forest to the... More

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Kaikoura, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
“Stunning”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Stunning lake with plenty of walks to do. Take your time to enjoy this. More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“the walk”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

lovely scenery and bush-walk . didn't like the sand-flies! More

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Okarito, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
“Beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Most amazing place on the west coast. Loved it! Very special. A must see! More

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Skipton, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice add-on to a trip around Hokitika Gorge”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

A nice drive around the lake, Dorothy Falls are pretty and worth a look. More

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albany ny
Top Contributor
66 reviews 66 reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Wow! Spend the whole day in the area!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Wow..took our mountain bikes on the raceway track..great ride..go to see many old mining relics including the water troughs. The lake is beautiful..make sure to see Dororothy Falls and the Gorge. More

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Hokitika, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“WOW”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

What a fantastic place to visit and only a short drive from town More

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Brisbane
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“a nice detour”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

A nice detour rather than the main road. The entire coast is wonderful and this was no different. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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23 reviews 23 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Good place for a picnic”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

We found this lake on the way back from Hokitika Gorge, and it looked like a lovely spot to spend a leisurely day. More

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