Lake Rotongaio

Depth:
52 metres
Area:
9.3 hectares
Lake ID:
4284
Main vegetation type:
High Productivity Grassland
38° 56' 37" S
177° 0' 42" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāti Pāhauwera
    • Tatou Tatou o Te Wairoa

      Description

      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).