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Lake Waitahora

Depth: 2.5 metres

Area: 2.1 hectares

Altitude: 12 metres

Lake ID: 24434

Main vegetation type:
Manuka

Te Paki

Northland
34° 27' 19" S
172° 48' 4" E
Coastal

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Takoto
    • Ngāti Kurī
      • Te Aupōuri

        Description

        Lake Waitahora, is the northernmost lake in New Zealand, a coastal dune lake situated adjacent to Spirits Bay, south of Cape Reinga.

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