Lake Karapiro - Definition

Lake Karapiro is one of several artificial lakes formed as part of a hydroelectricity scheme on the Waikato River in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 35 kilometres southeast of Hamilton, close to the town of Cambridge.

The lake is regarded as one of New Zealand's best rowing venues and hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1978.

External link

Mighty River Power's Karapiro page (http://www.mightyriverpower.co.nz/lakes_power_stations/lakes/karapiro/)

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Example Usage of Karapiro
	ausrowing: 2010 Rowing Australia Supporters Tours to all 2010 events inc Worlds Championships in Lake Karapiro, New Zealand http://bit.ly/4UpFu
	rowit_results: KRI Xmas Regatta: club #rowingresults. Held Fri 18 - Sun 20 Dec on Lake Karapiro. http://rowit.co.nz/results/kric2009r1
	sophiarosser: I'm so happy. I love Karapiro. I love my friends. And i'm so excited for christmas and new years :-) .

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