Lake Kaiiwi
Lake Kaiiwi is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand.[2] It is located to the Northwest of Dargaville and is one of the three dune lakes collectively referred to as Kai Iwi Lakes Reserve (Taharoa Domain).[3]
| Lake Kaiiwi | |
|---|---|
| Location | Northland Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 35.8148°S 173.6540°E |
| Type | Dune lake |
| Primary inflows | Lake Taharoa (minor inflows) and minor drain at South end of the Lake |
| Primary outflows | None |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Max. length | 865 m (2,838 ft) |
| Max. width | 410 m (1,350 ft) |
| Surface area | 22.6 ha (56 acres) |
| Max. depth | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 70 m (230 ft)[1] |
The lake has no outflow, with only minor drain inflows in the South of the lake and from the larger Lake Taharoa. The lake margin is vegetated by scrub (70%) and pine plantation (30%), with pasture in the larger catchment.[3]
History
Lake Kaiiwi was named after chief Te Kaiiwi, the first person to visit the lake. It is the scene of the Battle of Lake Kaiiwi.
See also
- List of lakes in New Zealand
References
- Mapcarta, at https://mapcarta.com/24805688 .
- "Lake Kaiiwi". LINZ New Zealand Gazetteer. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- "Kai Iwi Lakes (Taharoa Domain) Reserve Management Plan 2016" (PDF). Kaipara District Council. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
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