Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro

05/09/2025

There's nothing more special than arriving to work with the sweetest sound of Tui - how lucky are we! If you are heading to Podium cafe this weekend - this tree is in the office/cafe carpark. You will spot Kaka too!

03/09/2025

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03/09/2025

On Thursday 4th September and Friday 5th September we will be hosting the Rural Schools and Leamington School cross country.
Public parking will be at Gate 3.
Please take extra care if you are planning on visiting Mighty River Domain as we will have lots of children on site.

30/08/2025

What an incredible day at the 2025 Cambridge Schools Kapa Haka Festival! The talent and passion on display at the Sir Don Rowlands centre was simply outstanding.

A massive mihi to the teachers, organisers and of course the students – you’ve made Cambridge proud. 🌿✨

27/08/2025

That dam CLAM!

Clams conquer Lake Karapiro.

25/08/2025

Wonderful to have chef Simon Gault cooking up a storm here at Sir Don Rowlands this morning! Thanks Ryman Healthcare!

25/08/2025

The annual lake lowering at Karapiro was held at the weekend - pretty devastating to see the Invasive Gold clam take hold. These large clams were found at the rowing start line. Thanks to Rob our digger operator and Paul Garland for maintaining our boat ramp too!

21/08/2025

The Karapiro Hydro dam road is now OPEN!! Thanks to the team at Mercury - we are thrilled to have our small vehicle short-cut available again to event and function guests! (CEO Stew Hamilton - Mercury pictured with Liz - Karapiro lake domain)

26/06/2025

North Island Road Championships

Notification of change in roading conditions

28-29 June 2025

This is to advise you of the annual Schools Cycling Event taking place at the Mighty River Domain on 28 – 29 June. To support the safety of the event, the riders, residents and other road users, there will be some restrictions and change of traffic flow on Maungatautari Road (between Gate 1 and Gate 3 of the Mighty River Domain Reserve) this Saturday and Sunday while the event takes place.
The event starts at 8am and will finish approx. 4pm each day. You can see the course maps over the page. For more information on the event please visit https://schools.cyclingnewzealand.nz/
The event is based in the Mighty River Domain with the start / finish line located just north of Gate 2 entrance. There will be around 500 competitors this year, so please enjoy the masses of colour and atmosphere along your road. Saturday is the Team Time Trial and Road Race and Sunday is the Criteriums.
We endeavour to reduce the impact on local user’s as much as possible, allowing local residents in and out of your personal homes during this time, however, there may be some small delays.
There will also be a steady build-up of cyclists training on and around the course in the week leading up to the event so please stay vigilant in looking out for cyclists during this time.
Please find instructions on leaving/returning below. We apologize for any inconvenience in advance. Thank you for your understanding and patience with this matter. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Errol Newlands, Event Director
021 449670

Leaving your property on Saturday
• North Bound (into Cambridge)– turn left with care at any time.
• South Bound (if your house is between Gate 1 and 2) – Turn left with care and enter the domain through Gate 1, exit domain through Gate 3 and turn left with care to head south)
• Sound Bound (if your house is between Gate 2 and 3) – Turn right with care at any time.
Returning to your property on Saturday
• From the North (from Cambridge) – enter the domain through Gate 1, exit domain through Gate 3 and turn right with care to return to your property north bound.
• From the South - follow normal traffic flow with care.

Leaving your property on Sunday
• A one way stop go will operate for all traffic on Maungatautari Road
• Stop at your driveway and attract the attention of the nearest marshal and indicate which direction your wish to travel. When instructed, continue in traffic flow with care.
Returning to your property on Sunday
• A one way stop go will operate for all traffic on Maungatautari Road.
• Stop and go on request from traffic management staff, when instructed, travel in traffic flow with care and turn into your property.

15/05/2025

If you’re looking for something to do,why not head out to Sir Don Rowlands Centre to see the Waipa Home & Leisure Show?
Lots of exhibitors, pop up cafe and food trucks.
Follow the page below for more info!

26/03/2025

14/01/2025

Please note that the Karapiro Dam is closed for the foreseeable future as the Dam undergoes significant maintenance. Please plan alternative routes to visit us during this time. If you are visiting from the north, come through Cambridge and Leamington, jump onto Maungatautari Road, and you'll find us (about 5km from the town belt). If you're coming from the south, turn onto Maungatautari Road off of SH1 (turn off to Horahora Domain) and follow the road to find us (about 15km from the turn off).