Lake Waiau is a small coastal dune lake situated west of Whanganui. The lake is a dammed valley lake, formed from streams draining the consolidated dunes that have been blocked by moving sand. The site is highly modified with pasture to the edge in most places.
Lake Waiau
Depth:
2 metres
Area:
24 hectares
Lake ID:
4377
Main vegetation type:
High Productivity Grassland
Patea
39° 47' 36" S
174° 40' 49" E
Lowland
Iwi / representative groups:
- Ngā Rauru Kītahi
