Kinloch, New Zealand
Kinloch (from Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Loch) is a small but growing town on the most northerly bay of Lake Taupo, 20 kilometres (12 mi) by road northwest of Taupo on the North Island Volcanic Plateau of New Zealand. It is in the Waikato region.
Kinloch | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 The lakeshore of Lake Taupo at Kinloch | |
  Kinloch Location in New Zealand | |
| Coordinates: 38°39′S 175°55′E | |
| Country |  |
| Island | North Island |
| Region | Environment Waikato |
| District | Taupo District |
| Settlements of Taupo | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Administered as a ward (Mangakino Pouakani) by the Taupo District Council |
| • Mayor | David Trewavas |
| • Territorial Authority | Taupo District Council |
| • Regional Council | Environment Waikato |
| • Parliamentary electorate | Taupo |
| Area | |
| • Taupo District | 6,970 km2 (2,690 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 489 |
| • Taupo District | 32,910 |
Originally a sheep station, Kinloch later developed as a holiday destination with baches being built next to the lake. The town itself was laid out in 1962 by Prime Minister of New Zealand Keith Holyoake.[1]
Kinloch has a mixture of permanent residents and holiday makers. The lake is used for trout fishing, alongside water-skiing and wake boarding. The Kinloch Club golf course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in March 2007.[2]
Kinloch has a store and a cafe called the Tipsy Trout. There is also a cafe at the golf course. The Kinloch Volunteer Fire Brigade also services the area and is an auxiliary brigade meaning it is run by Taupo's brigade.
References
- McKinnon, Malcolm. "Volcanic Plateau places - Lake Taupō", Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 7-Jan-13
- Tod, Alistair. "The Kinloch Club, Lake Taupo, New Zealand". Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.