Lake Rotoroa, Waikato
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| Location | Hamilton, Waikato, North Island |
| Coordinates | 37°47′56″S 175°16′26″E / 37.799°S 175.274°ECoordinates: 37°47′56″S 175°16′26″E / 37.799°S 175.274°E |
| Lake type | eutrophic |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface area | 54 ha |
| Average depth | 2.4 m |
| Max. depth | 6 m |
| Water volume | 106 m³ |
| Residence time | approx. 2 years |
Lake Rotoroa (or Hamilton Lake) is a lake in Hamilton, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand. It has a surface area of about 54 hectares[1] and an average depth of 2.4 metres[2]. It is the home of the Hamilton Yacht Club, which holds regular sailing in the summer.[3]
[edit] Sports
Lake Rotoroa is a venue for many sports.
At Innes Common, a park on the east side of the lake, is the Waikato Hockey Association Sports Ground.
Innes Common also provides the best access to the lake for watersports. Small sailing boats and canoes are frequently seen on the lake. The lake is too small for rowing skiffs because as soon as they get up to top speed they have to stop. The lake is better suited to slower boats that can turn easily.
The 3.8 km scenic path around the lake makes it a suitable venue for walking and running. The Hamilton Road Runners Club is based at the Hamilton Yacht Club, and a running event is held by the Hamilton Road Runners Club at the lake each year.[4] There are water fountains at the playground at the north west side of the lake and also at Innes Common.
There is also short bush walks and a small golf green on the west side of the lake.
[edit] References
- ^ "EW Lake Rotoroa". Archived from the original on 2007-10-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20071019001829/http://www.ew.govt.nz/enviroinfo/water/lakes/shallowlakes/peatlakes/rotoroa.htm. Retrieved 2007-12-02.
- ^ "Lake Rotoroa". Archived from the original on 2007-07-04. http://web.archive.org/web/20070704052517/http://www.lernz.co.nz/lake_information/waikato/lake_rotoroa.shtml. Retrieved 2007-12-02.
- ^ "Hamilton Yacht Club". http://www.hyc.org.nz. Retrieved 2007-12-02.
- ^ "Hamilton Lake Fun Run & Walk". http://www.hamiltonroadrunners.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=15&Itemid=29. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
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