Lake Roto Kohatu Christchurch

A hidden gem the Harewood reserve off Johns road is the largest body of fresh water suitable for swimming in Christchurch and is going to have an upgrade to its parking and facilities.

It is situated in an industrial area.  The small lake area itself is surrounded by grassy slopes with some trees for shade along with walking tracks that surround the lake itself.

The facility was developed as an area for powered and non powered crafts and is popular among Jet Skiers.

Lake Roto Kohatu was a former gravel pit and then developed as a recreational area.

This site is monitored for recreational water quality during the summer months only.

The reserve is a great spot for families and water sports enthusiasts and is growing in popularity as more people realise it is there and open to the public.