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Lake Waikare

Depth: 30 metres

Area: 29.7 hectares

Altitude: 91 metres

Lake ID: 21926

Main vegetation type:
High Productivity Grassland

Te Paki

Northland
35° 47' 54" S
173° 37' 49" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāti Whātua
    • Te Roroa

      Description

      Lake Waikare is a relatively large lake (29 hectares) with a maximum depth of 29.5 m. This lake is easily accessible and is regularly used for recreational activities. Its catchment is mainly native scrub, with some pine forestry and pastoral land use (source www.lawa.co.nz)..

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