Lake Wainamu is a popular recreational lake on the west coast of Auckland, it is situated between the Te Henga wetland and Bethells beach. The lake is a drowned valley blocked by a large dune of black iron sand at its western end and is surrounded by native bush and the Te Henga wetland. It is the second largest lake monitored by the Auckland Council (source www.lawa.co.nz).
Lake Wainamu
Depth:
12.4 metres
Area:
15 hectares
Lake ID:
4277
Main vegetation type:
Indigenous Forest
Bethells beach
36° 53' 24" S
174° 28' 5" E
Lowland
Iwi / representative groups:
- Ngāti Manuhiri
