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.
In addition to its
commercial facilities, the lake is a great source of water recreation with
wonderful fishing, boating and water skiing opportunities.
A recent addition to New
Zealand's long list of inland lakes is Lake Opuha.