Lake Waihopo is a small (10.9 hectares) dune lake with a maximum depth of 3.7 m. The catchment is primarily pasture (80%) with areas of grazed manuka/kanuka scrub. However, the lake is completely fenced to exclude livestock but cattle have been observed accessing the margins (source www.lawa.co.nz).
Lake Waihopo
Depth:
3.6 metres
Area:
3.5 hectares
Lake ID:
4308
Main vegetation type:
Exotic Forest
Te Paki
34° 45' 21" S
173° 2' 33" E
Lowland
Iwi / representative groups:
- Ngāi Takoto
- Ngāti Kurī
- Te Aupōuri
