Lake Rotongaro

Lake Rotongaro is located to the west of Ohinewai in the Waikato Region of New Zealand. It is a large shallow riverine lake, which links to the Waikato River.[1] It is situated between the Waikato River and the larger Lake Whangape.

Lake Rotongaro
Lake Rotongaro
LocationNorth Island
Coordinates37°29′00″S 175°07′00″E
Typeriverine
Primary outflowsRotongaro Canal
Catchment area19.5 km2 (7.5 sq mi)
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Max. length2.5 km (1.6 mi)
Max. width2.2 km (1.4 mi)
Surface area292 hectares (720 acres) (open water)
Max. depth3.3 metres (11 ft)

The lake has a single outflow which drains into Lake Rotongaroiti, which then flows through the Rotongaro canal, then on into the Lake Whangape outlet (via a floodgate structure) before it reaches the Waikato River.[2]

The lake area is approximately 292 ha, with a max depth of 3.3 m. The catchment area is predominantly pastoral, with an estimated area of 1950 ha.[2]

Etymology

In Māori, rotongaro means "hidden lake" (roto = lake, ngaro = hidden).[3]

See also

References

  1. "Riverine lakes". Waikato Regional Council. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
  2. "Waikato region shallow lakes management plan: Volume 2" (PDF). Waikato Regional Council.
  3. Reed, A.W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 365.


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