Lake Ngaroto

Lake Ngaroto
Location North Island
Coordinates 37°57′24″S 175°17′17″E / 37.95667°S 175.28806°E / -37.95667; 175.28806Coordinates: 37°57′24″S 175°17′17″E / 37.95667°S 175.28806°E / -37.95667; 175.28806
Type peat
Basin countries New Zealand
Max. length 1.7 km
Max. width 0.8 km
Surface area 108 hectares
Average depth 2 m
Max. depth 4 m
Surface elevation 33 m

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.

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.[2]

Recreation

References

  1. "Lake Ngaroto". Environment Waikato. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
  2. "Uenuku - Pride of Te Awamutu Museum"
  3. "Welcome". Ngaroto Sailing Club. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
  4. "Lake Ngaroto". Te Awamutu information. Retrieved 14 January 2011.

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