Lake Puketirini
Lake Puketirini is a former opencast coal mine, immediately to the west of Huntly and east of the larger, but much shallower Lake Waahi, in the Waikato Region. It is circled by a walkway.
Lake Puketirini | |
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formerly Lake Rotoiti | |
Lake Puketirini and Hakarimata Range. The old railway station and diving school vessel are across the lake | |
Lake Puketirini | |
Location | North Island |
Coordinates | 37.567°S 175.141°E |
Type | former opencast mine |
Basin countries | New Zealand |
Max. length | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
Surface area | 54 hectares (130 acres) (open water) |
Max. depth | 64 metres (210 ft) |
Settlements | Huntly |
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