Lake Ngaroto
| Lake Ngaroto | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Island |
| Coordinates | 37°57′24″S 175°17′17″E / 37.95667°S 175.28806°E |
| Type | peat |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Max. length | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.8 km (0.50 mi) |
| Surface area | 108 ha (270 acres) |
| Average depth | 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Max. depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
Lake Ngaroto is a peat lake in Waipa District of New Zealand.
Located 19 km south of Hamilton and 8 km north-west of Te Awamutu, it has a surface area of 108 ha, making it the largest of the Waipa peat lakes.[1] The lake is hypertrophic, leading to eutrophication with corresponding poor water quality.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the lakes" for Ngāroto.[2]
History
The Battle of Hingakaka was fought nearby, and the sacred carving Te Uenuku lost at this time. It was re-discovered in 1906, and now resides in the Te Awamutu Museum.[3]
Recreation
- Power boats are banned from the lake, so Lake Ngaroto is popular for sailing and rowing.[4]
- During the New Zealand Duck Shooting Season (May and June), the lake is used for duck shooting.[5]
- Waipa District council has constructed a 6km track around the lake, part gravel and part boardwalk. It is popular with walkers and runners and recreational cyclists. There are several public toilets.
References
- ^ "Lake Ngaroto". Environment Waikato. Archived from the original on 18 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
- ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Uenuku - Pride of Te Awamutu Museum" Archived 2011-07-20 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Welcome". Ngaroto Sailing Club. Archived from the original on 7 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
- ^ "Lake Ngaroto". Te Awamutu information. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
External links
- Lake Ngaroto at Lake Ecosystem Restoration New Zealand
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