Lake Rotongaio is a lowland lake system located east of Lake Taupo and north of Napier. The lake covers 9.3 hectares and has a maximum depth of 52 m. The lake has high cultural significance for local iwi such as Tuwharetoa tribe (source teara.govt.nz).
Lake Rotongaio
Depth:
52 metres
Area:
9.3 hectares
Lake ID:
4284
Main vegetation type:
High Productivity Grassland
Wairoa
38° 56' 37" S
177° 0' 42" E
Lowland
Iwi / representative groups:
- Ngāti Pāhauwera
- Tatou Tatou o Te Wairoa