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Lake Benmore - Definition

Lake Benmore is a lake located in the South Island of New Zealand.

The major rivers with which it is fed are the Ohau, Pukaki and the Tekapo Rivers. The lake has New Zealand's largest earth dam as part of the Waitaki hydroelectricity power scheme. The lake covers an area of approximately 75 km2.

Lake Ruataniwha, which is basically a western arm of Benmore, is one of the country's main rowing venues.


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Example Usage of Benmore
jockf: Cafe Fresco at Benmore makes good food, but the service is lacking & food takes way 2 long 2 arrive. I wonder if the owner will call me?
Jenty: @laurakim123 you should have gone to the Toyzine in Benmore... it's the BEST because it's so quiet!
gisellemckenzie: @JBagley Benmore Shopping Centre, she screamed at my colleague
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