|
Lake Ruataniwha is located in the Mackenzie Basin in New Zealand's South Island. An artificial lake, it was formed as part of the Waitaki hydroelectric project. The western arm of Lake Benmore, it is the site of one of New Zealand's main rowing venues. The Ohau River flows into the lake. It lies on the traditional boundary of the Canterbury and Otago regions. The town of Twizel is located two kilometres north of the lake.
The name Ruataniwha is Maori, and means "two taniwha".
|
