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 | |
| Location | Rotorua Lakes, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 38°10′S 176°22′E |
| Type | Crater Lake |
| Primary outflows | Waitangi Springs |
| Catchment area | 19.6 km2 (7.6 sq mi): 56 |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Max. length | 2.8 km (1.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.9 km (1.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi): 55 |
| Average depth | 20.0 m (65.6 ft) |
| Max. depth | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 353.6 m (1,160 ft): 24 |
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