This lake is often called “Coca Cola Lake” due to its dark tannin staining. The surrounding catchment is manuka scrub, with pohutukawa, cabbage tree and flax along the eastern margin. The lake has no inflows or outflows. The large areas of wetland adjacent to the lake provides good habitat for many aquatic birds.
Lake Rotopokaka
Depth:
4.5 metres
Area:
11.7 hectares
Lake ID:
4321
Main vegetation type:
Manuka
Karikari Pennisular
34° 57' 1" S
173° 22' 50" E
Lowland
Iwi / representative groups:
- Te Rūnanga a Iwi o Ngāti Kahu
