Lake Wairarapa is part of the largest lake/wetland complex in the southern North Island, and is situated just a few kilometres south of Featherston on the Eastern side of the Wellington Region. The lake is considered to be of both national and international importance due to its significant cultural, ecological, recreational and natural character values. A National Water Conservation Order was placed on Lake Wairarapa in 1989 recognising the high ecological values of the area (source www.lawa.co.nz).
