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Lake Wiritoa

The coastal lake Wiritoa, Manawatū Whanganui, New Zealand

Lake Wiritoa is a coastal lake south of the Whanganui River. Its catchment area includes productive pastures and pine forests. The lake is also used for recreation.

Image courtesy of Lakes380 – Our lakes’ health: past, present, future. 

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