Lake Ngāpouri is a small lake in the high country near the thermal region of Waiotapu. Its catchment is now dominated by pasture. Traditionally this lake was valued as a mahinga kai (food bowl) site for Ngāti Tahu-Ngāti Whaoa.
Depth: 22.5 metres
Area: 21.3 hectares
Altitude: 477 metres
Lake ID: 14179
Main vegetation type:
High Productivity Grassland
Iwi / representative groups:
Lake Ngāpouri is a small lake in the high country near the thermal region of Waiotapu. Its catchment is now dominated by pasture. Traditionally this lake was valued as a mahinga kai (food bowl) site for Ngāti Tahu-Ngāti Whaoa.
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