Lake Kainui is a peat lake of about 25 hectares in the Horsham Downs area of Waikato, east of Ngaruawahia and north of Hamilton. It is one of a series of lakes in the area, and is also known as Lake D or Lake Rotoaira. Lakes A, B and C are nearby. A walkway around the lake was opened in 2018, and public access to the lake itself and Lake Kainui Reserve was arranged by the Waikato District Council. A short access road off Lake Road leads to a parking area and the reserve. There is also a boat ramp and a toilet (300m from the carpark. Most of the walkway is wide and well-formed with a good gravel surface. There are also some short stretches of grass area, with the grass well mowed. The total distance is 3.1 km, for a total time of 40 minutes.
A number of maimai (shelters for duck shooters) are located around the edge of the lake.
Most of the areas with larger trees have been turned into Fairy Forests, with various decorations apparently mainly provided by school children.
The gate at the access point is locked daily at 8 pm.
Please bring your own pen