Lake Rototoa

Depth:
26.1 metres
Area:
106.6 hectares
Lake ID:
4273
Main vegetation type:
Exotic Forest
South head of Kaipara Harbour
36° 30' 43" S
174° 14' 19" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara

    Description

    Lake Rototoa (previously known as Ototoa)  is a large, deep lake located behind a series of dunes in the South Kaipara Heads area. It has the best water quality of the lakes monitored by the Auckland Council and remains as one of Auckland’s gems (source www.lawa.co.nz).

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