Hamurana Spring
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Hamurana Spring is the deepest natural fresh water spring on the North Island of New Zealand. Located to the north east of Lake Rotorua, the spring emerges from a rocky area within a Department of Conservation reserve. The spring is 920 feet (280 m) above sea level and is approximately 15 metres (50 ft) deep. It produces an estimated 4 million litres of crystal clear water per hour at a fairly constant temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. The spring flows as a stream for approximately one kilometre before joining Lake Rotorua.[1] In summer the stream is home to rainbow trout who prefer the cooler temperature of the spring water.
[edit] References
- ^ "Hamurana Springs track". New Zealand Department of Conservation. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-of-plenty/rotorua-lakes/hamurana-springs-track/. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
Coordinates: 38°01′51″S 176°15′18″E / 38.0308°S 176.2550°E
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