Lake Ngatu is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand.[1][2] It is located to the northwest of Awanui, near Waipapakauri.
Lake Ngatu | |
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![]() Lake Ngatu | |
![]() ![]() Lake Ngatu | |
Location | Northland Region, North Island |
Coordinates | 35.032°S 173.198°E / -35.032; 173.198 |
Type | Class 1 Perched dune lake |
Catchment area | 177.9 hectares (440 acres) |
Basin countries | New Zealand |
Surface area | 55.54 hectares (137.2 acres) |
Average depth | 2.67 metres (8 ft 9 in) |
Max. depth | 6.26 metres (20.5 ft) |
Water volume | 1,548,165.50 cubic metres (54,672,949 cu ft) |
Residence time | 1.565 years |
Lake Ngatu has no inlets or outlets. The lake catchment is primarily manuka/kanuka scrub and fenced pasture.[3] There are houses overlooking the lake.
Lake Ngatu is a popular recreation area, and is easily accessed via West Coast Road and Sweetwater Road. There is a 4-kilometre (2.5 mi) loop walking track around the perimeter of the lake.[4]
The water quality of Lake Ngatu has been highlighted in recent times, with particular concerns of a summer algal bloom threat.[5]
The lake is monitored by Northland Regional Council, and the environmental information can be viewed on the LAWA website.[6]
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