Rangitahi Lake (sometimes spelt Rangitai) is located between Te Whanga Lagoon and Lake Pateriki in north east Chatham Island. Lake Rangitahi is a dune-dammed lake. It is clearer than nearby lakes, with over 10 m underwater visibility. The lake supplies water to the settlement of Kaingaroa some 6km away.
Rangitahi Lake
Depth:
4 metres
Area:
585 hectares
Lake ID:
14883
Main vegetation type:
Low Producing Grassland
Chatham Islands
43° 45' 50" S
176° 20' 59" W
Coastal
Iwi / representative groups:
- Hokotehi Moriori Trust
- Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Trust