Lake Taharoa (Northland)

Depth:
38 metres
Area:
237 hectares
Lake ID:
4306
Main vegetation type:
High Productivity Grassland
Dargaville
35° 48' 28" S
173° 38' 46" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāti Whātua
    • Te Roroa

      Description

      Lake Taharoa is Northland’s deepest lake with a maximum depth of 38 m and is the region’s second largest lake (237 ha). Its catchment is dominated by pine plantation, however the trees were felled in late 2010. This lake is popular for boating, swimming and water skiing (source www.lawa.co.nz)..

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