Lake Wiritoa

Lake Wiritoa is a coastal dune lake set among 5 hectares of park-like grounds. It is perfect for swimming as well as jet-skiing, boating and canoeing, or just hanging out with a book or having a picnic.

Lake Wiritoa is a 10-minute drive from central Whanganui on State Highway 3 south.

For information on water quality at Lake Wiritoa, please visit the Land Air Water Aotearoa website.

Regulations for boat and jet ski users

Whanganui District Council has no jurisdiction over the rules on the water. We encourage users of Lake Wiritoa to adhere to Maritime NZ guidelines.

The most important guidelines to remember are that people must not exceed a speed of 5 knots (a fast walking speed) if they are:

  • within 200 metres of the shore
  • within 200 metres of a boat displaying a diver’s flag
  • within 50 metres of any other boat
  • within 50 metres of a person swimming
  • on a power boat if any person has any part of their body outside the rails or edge of the deck.

Water Ski Club events and training

Lake Wiritoa will be occupied on the following dates for Wanganui Water Ski Club events and training, as approved by Maritime New Zealand. See letters of approval below.

Maritime New Zealand - Lake Wiritoa temporary events approval(PDF, 294KB)

 

Dates

Event

Place

2-6 October 2023

NZTWSA Coaching Week

Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui

5 November 2023

WWSC Opening Day

Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui

24-26 November 2023

Central Region Senior Coaching and Driver Training

Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui

15-19 January 2024

NZTWSA Coaching Week  Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui 

20-21 January 2024

Wanganui Goldstar Tournament  Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui 

12-18 February 2024

 Australia/New Zealand challenge Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui 

16-17 March 2024

Central Region Champs Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui 

13-14 April 2024

Wanganui Club Champs  Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui 

Training

Lake Wiritoa will be occupied on the following dates for Water Ski Club training during the 2022/2023 season: 

Times

Event

Place

Each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5.00pm till dusk

Wanganui Water Ski Club

Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui

Each Sunday morning from dawn to 10.00am

2023/2024 summer/autumn training period Lake Wiritoa, Whanganui 

The reserve beach area will be open to the public throughout the season.

Check the safe swim spots map on Horizons Regional Council’s website for up-to-date safety information before heading out. 

 

Wanganui Water Ski Club

Wanganui Water Ski Club

Location

Kaitoke Road, Kaitoke 4572  View Map

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