Lake Ōkareka

Lake Ōkāreka (also spelled Okareka, Ōkareka and just termed Ōkāreka) is one of four small lakes lying between Lake Rotorua and Lake Tarawera, in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. The others are Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake), Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake), and Lake Ōkataina. All lie within the Ōkataina Caldera, along its western edge.

Lake Ōkāreka
Lake Okareka
Lake Ōkāreka
Lake Ōkāreka
LocationRotorua Lakes, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
Coordinates38°10′S 176°22′E
TypeCrater Lake
Primary outflowsWaitangi Springs
Catchment area19.6 km2 (7.6 sq mi):56
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Max. length2.8 km (1.7 mi)
Max. width1.9 km (1.2 mi)
Surface area3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi):55
Average depth20.0 m (65.6 ft)
Max. depth34 m (112 ft)
Surface elevation353.6 m (1,160 ft):24
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