Boating & Water Sports
Mangakino has six fresh water lakes in close proximity making it a great base for wakeboarding, skiing and rowing. Lake Maraetai has been used for the National Wake Skate and North Island Wakeboarding championships.
Kayaking • The area's numerous lake are small, sheltered and perfect for kayakers. Paddling across a mirror flat lake surrounded by forest and farmland refreshes both body and mind. Kayaks are often available for hire from Mangakino's lakefront reserve during summer.
Lake and river Tours • Take a scenic cruise on the Paddleboat Otunui. Departing from Mangakino's lakefront reserve, the pleasant journey offers views of the area's most breathtaking scenery.
Otunui, The Paddleboat Company • The Otunui is a paddleboat with more than 100 years of history in New Zealand. The Paddleboat Company offers public and chartered tours on Lake Maraetai from the lakefront reserve, Mangakino. Book a cruise today! Phone: 07 882 8826 Mobile: 027 418 3930 Email: info@paddleboat.co.nz Website: www.paddleboat.co.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/otunui Contact: Peter Koole, Owner/Operator
Rowing club/camp • Address: Mangakino Rowing Camp, 26 A Korari Cresent, Mangakino, New Zealand
Trout Fishing • Lake Maraetai, its neighbouring hydro lakes and the countless trout streams and rivers are very popular with boaties and fishing enthusiasts. The local brown and rainbow trout are numerous.
Wakeboarding • Join M-I-A Wakeboarding for the most exciting water sports in the world; wakeboarding, wake skating, wake surfing, or canoe tours. Whether you are experienced or just wanting to give one of these sports a go. Phone: 021 864 254 Website: www.m-i-a.co.nz Contact: Ki Barker
Waterskiing
