Lake Matiri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake Matiri
Lake Matiri Location in South Island
Location	South Island
Coordinates	41°39′S 172°20′E / 41.650°S 172.333°E / -41.650; 172.333
Primary inflows	Matiri River
Primary outflows	Matiri River
Basin countries	New Zealand
Frozen	No
Islands	None
Settlements	Murchison

Lake Matiri is a lake adjoining Kahurangi National Park in the northwest corner of New Zealand's South Island. The lake is part of the Matiri River.

Hydroelectric power scheme

Pioneer Energy Ltd purchased the Matiri Project from New Zealand Energy in 2014 and has now commenced construction of a hydroelectric power scheme on the lake outflow.