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Lake Opouahi

Depth: 18 metres

Area: 5.8 hectares

Altitude: 485 metres

Lake ID: 32478

Main vegetation type:
High Productivity Grassland

North Napier

Hawke's Bay
39° 8' 47" S
176° 50' 10" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Maungaharuru Tangitū Hapū
    • Te Kopere o te iwi o Hineuru

      Description

      Lake Opouahi is a lowland lake system, sitting at an elevation of approximately 485 m, covering an area of 5.8 hectares, with a maximum depth of 18 m. The catchment of the lake is dominated by native bush, swampland, and between 20-30% extensive farmland. The lake is believed to have formed from a landslide event (source lawa.co.nz)

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