Lake Ngaroto

Lake Ngaroto
Location North Island
Coordinates 37°57′24″S 175°17′17″E / 37.95667°S 175.28806°E / -37.95667; 175.28806Coordinates: 37°57′24″S 175°17′17″E / 37.95667°S 175.28806°E / -37.95667; 175.28806
Type peat
Basin countries New Zealand
Max. length 1.7 km (1.1 mi)
Max. width 0.8 km (0.50 mi)
Surface area 108 ha (270 acres)
Average depth 2 m (6 ft 7 in)
Max. depth 4 m (13 ft)
Surface elevation 33 m (108 ft)

Lake Ngaroto is a peat lake in Waipa District of New Zealand.

Located 19 km south of Hamilton and 8 km north-west of Te Awamutu, it has a surface area of 108 ha, making it the largest of the Waipa peat lakes.[1] The lake is hypertrophic, leading to eutrophication with corresponding poor water quality.

History

The Battle of Hingakaka was fought nearby, and the sacred carving Te Uenuku lost at this time. It was re-discovered in 1906, and now resides in the Te Awamutu Museum.[2]

Recreation

  • Power boats are banned from the lake, so Lake Ngaroto is popular for sailing and rowing.[3]
  • During the New Zealand Duck Shooting Season (May and June), the lake is used for duck shooting.[4]
  • Waipa District council has constructed a 6km track around the lake, part gravel and part boardwalk. It is popular with walkers and runners and recreational cyclists. There are several public toilets.

References

  1. ↑ "Lake Ngaroto". Environment Waikato. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
  2. ↑ "Uenuku - Pride of Te Awamutu Museum" Archived 2011-07-20 at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ↑ "Welcome". Ngaroto Sailing Club. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
  4. ↑ "Lake Ngaroto". Te Awamutu information. Retrieved 14 January 2011.


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