Lake Ōmāpere
| Lake Omapere | |
|---|---|
| Location | Far North District, Northland Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 35°21′S 173°47′E / 35.350°S 173.783°E |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Max. length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Surface area | 14 km2 (5.4 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft) |
Lake Omapere is a small lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located just to the north of the town of Kaikohe.
The lake is five km in length and covers 14 km², but only two to three metres deep at its deepest point. The Lake Omapere Restoration and Management Project aims to develop and implement a voluntary lake management strategy that will work towards improving the health of the lake and help assist the Lake Omapere Trustees in their role as kaitiaki.[1]
In May 1845 a battle occurred during the Flagstaff War at the pā of Hone Heke at Puketutu (Te Mawhe Pā) on the shores of Lake Omapere.[2]
References
- ^ "Lake Omapere Restoration". Northland Regional Council. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ "Puketutu and Te Ahuahu - Northern War". Ministry for Culture and Heritage - NZ History online. 3 April 2009. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
External links
- Restoring the Mauri of Lake Omapere - video clip at NZ On Screen