Lake Rotokauri
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| Lake Rotokauri | |
|---|---|
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| Location | North Island |
| Coordinates | Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
| Type | peat |
| Primary inflows | Numerous drains including Te Rapa/Rotokauri and Hamilton Zoo drains |
| Primary outflows | Ohote Stream |
| Catchment area | 9 km2 (2,200 acres) |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Max. length | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.8 km (0.50 mi) |
| Surface area | 77 hectares (190 acres) (open water) |
| Max. depth | 4 metres (13 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 24 metres (79 ft) |
Lake Rotokauri is located approximately 7 km to the northwest of Hamilton, New Zealand.[1] It is a peat lake, and is one of the Waipa Peat lakes.
The lake has a maximum depth of four metres and the open water covers approximately 77 hectares.[2] Lake Rotokauri drains into the Waipā River via the Ohote Stream.[2]
The lake catchment area has a mixture of land uses including residential, industrial and pastoral.[3]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]In Māori, rotokauri means "kauri lake".[4]
See also
[edit | edit source]References
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- ^ Reed, A.W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 365.
