Lake Pupuke

Depth:
57 metres
Area:
103.8 hectares
Lake ID:
4274
Main vegetation type:
Urban
Takapuna, Northshore
36° 46' 48" S
174° 45' 55" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngaati Whanaunga
    • Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki
      • Ngāti Maru
        • Ngāti Paoa
          • Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei
            • Te Kawerau a Maki
              • Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua

                Description

                Lake Pupuke is a large, deep volcanically formed lake that is surrounded by urban areas. It is commonly used for a wide array of water sports including swimming, diving, boating and fishing. This lake often plays host to large volumes of people engaging in a variety of recreational activities (source www.lawa.co.nz).

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