Lake Rototuna

Depth:
3.5 metres
Area:
8.9 hectares
Lake ID:
4305
Main vegetation type:
Exotic Forest
Pouto Peninsula
36° 15' 3" S
174° 2' 24" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāti Whātua
    • Te Uri o Hau

      Description

      This small 6.9 hectare dune lake is 4 m deep and located mid-way down the Pouto Peninsula in a mainly pastoral catchment. It is easily accessible from the main road. The lake is fenced in the area administered by the Department for Conservation and the lake margins have been planted with native wetland species (source www.lawa.co.nz)..