Lake Rotopounamu
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| Lake Rotopounamu | |
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| Lake Rotopounamu early on a spring morning | |
| Location | Tongariro National Park, North Island |
| Coordinates | 39°01′36″S 175°44′18″E / 39.0267°S 175.7382°ECoordinates: 39°01′36″S 175°44′18″E / 39.0267°S 175.7382°E |
| Lake type | landslide formation |
| Primary inflows | Four streams |
| Primary outflows | None on surface |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface area | 1 km² |
| Max. depth | 9 m |
Lake Rotopounamu is a secluded lake in the Pihanga Scenic Reserve, in the Tongariro National Park in New Zealand's Central North Island.[1] It lies at the northwest foot of Mt Pihanga, and was formed by a landslide around 10,000 years ago.[2] The lake is fed by four streams, but has no surface outflow. It is believed to drain underground. [2]
[edit] Recreation
Around the lake is a scenic 5 km loop track, which can be accessed from the Pihanga Saddle road (State Highway 47) between Turangi and Tongariro. Walking this track takes about 2 hours.
[edit] References
- ^ "Place Name Detail: Lake Rotopounamu". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand. http://www.linz.govt.nz/placenames/find-names/topographic-names-db/database/index.aspx?p=30109. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
- ^ a b Rotopounamu track. Department of Conservation.
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