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Lake Ngaroto

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Location
  
North Island

Basin countries
  
New Zealand

Max. width
  
0.8 km (0.50 mi)

Area
  
108 ha

Surface elevation
  
33 m

Width
  
800 m

Type
  
peat

Max. length
  
1.7 km (1.1 mi)

Surface area
  
108 ha (270 acres)

Length
  
1.7 km

Mean depth
  
2 m

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Lake Ngaroto is a peat lake in Waipa District of New Zealand.

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Map of Lake Ngaroto, Te Awamutu 3883, 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. 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.

Recreation

  • Power boats are banned from the lake, so Lake Ngaroto is popular for sailing and rowing.
  • During the New Zealand Duck Shooting Season (May and June), the lake is used for duck shooting.

    • References

    Lake Ngaroto Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA