Lake Rotokawau (Bay of Plenty)
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Lake Rotokawau is a small volcanic lake 4.1 km (2.5 mi) east of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island. The name is also used for lakes in the Kaipara District (Poutu Peninsula),[1] Chatham Islands,[2] on Aupouri Peninsula[3] and near Lake Waikare in Waikato.[4] Access is via Lake Rotokawau Road, from SH30 at Tikitere (Hell's Gate). The lake is owned and managed by Ngāti Rangiteaorere.[5]
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Lake Rotokawau | |
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Location | Bay of Plenty, North Island |
Coordinates | 38.07331°S 176.37935°E / -38.07331; 176.37935 |
Type | maar lake |
Primary inflows | Waimata Stream |
Primary outflows | Waiohewa Stream |
Catchment area | 2.23 km2 (0.86 sq mi) |
Basin countries | New Zealand |
Surface area | 0.52 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
Average depth | 43.7 m (143 ft) |
Max. depth | 74 m (243 ft) |
Surface elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
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