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Lake Te Kahika

Depth: 10.8 metres

Area: 14.5 hectares

Altitude: 16 metres

Lake ID: 24633

Main vegetation type:
Exotic Forest

Te Paki

Northland
34° 37' 25" S
173° 0' 3" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Takoto
    • Ngāti Kurī
      • Te Aupōuri

        Description

        Lake Te Kahika is a unique lake with a pH of about 4 which prevents submerged vegetation from growing in the lake. The lake is approximately 14.1 hectares in size with a maximum depth of 11.1 m and is located near Te Kao. Lake Te Kahika is situated in a forestry dominated catchment, surrounded by a fringe of manuka scrub. The pines have recently been harvested around the lake. There are two small streams that feed the lake and one outlet that flows towards Great Exhibition Bay (source www.lawa.co.nz)..

        24633

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