Lake Opuha - Tekapo Tourism

A recent addition to New Zealand's long list of inland lakes is Lake Opuha.

Hidden away in the South Island's Fairlie Basin, Lake Opuha is a man made lake built with the purpose of acting as a irrigation reservoir

In addition to water storage, Lake Opuha also provides electricity with a small scale hydro 7.5MW electric plant on the outlet of the dam.
The lake is also a great source of recreation with wonderful fishing, boating and water skiing opportunities.