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Lake Rotoroa / Hamilton Lake

Depth: 8 metres

Area: 52 hectares

Altitude: 38 metres

Lake ID: 15022

Main vegetation type:
Urban

Hamilton

Waikato
37° 47' 53" S
175° 16' 27" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāti Hauā
    • Ngāti Hourua
      • Ngāti Māhanga
        • Ngāti Wairere
          • Waikato

            Description

            Lake Rotoroa (Hamilton Lake) is the largest of three lakes located within Hamilton city. The lake is used for a wide variety of recreational activities and is an important habitat for wildlife. Lake Rotoroa has high levels of phosphorus and nitrogen, which affect water clarity. However, water quality has improved over recent years as nutrient levels decline and aquatic plants re-establish (www.waikatoregion.govt.nz).

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