Lake Rātāpiko at boat ramp

Lake Rātāpiko is approximately 12km from Inglewood township and drains the eastern hill country of the Waitara catchment area.  The lake is replenished by diversion water flow from the mid reaches of the Manganui River for the Motukawa Hydro Electric Plant scheme.

The lake is commonly used for boating and fishing, particularly at weekends and holidays.