Lake Rotokawau (Karikari Peninsula)
Lake Rotokawau (Karikari Peninsula) is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand.[1] It is located to the Northeast of Rangiputa village on the Karikari Peninsula. This lake is sometimes referred to as 'Lake Rotokawau West' and it is the larger of two close lakes.
| Lake Rotokawau | |
|---|---|
| Location | Far North District, Northland Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 34.870°S 173.309°E |
| Type | dune lake |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface area | 63.3 hectares (156 acres) |
| Max. depth | 12 m (39 ft) |
The lake has no inflows or outflows. The surrounding catchment is pasture and kanuka/manuka scrub, with pohutukawa forest to the north of the lake.[2]
References
- "Lake Rotokawau". LINZ New Zealand Gazetteer. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- "Northland Lakes Ecological Status 2010". Northland Regional Council. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
External links
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