Lake Rotokawau (Bay of Plenty)

Lake Rotokawau is a small volcanic lake 4.1 km (2.5 mi) east of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island. The name is also used for lakes in the Kaipara District (Poutu Peninsula), Chatham Islands, on Aupouri Peninsula and near Lake Waikare in Waikato. Access is via Lake Rotokawau Road, from SH30 at Tikitere (Hell's Gate). The lake is owned and managed by Ngāti Rangiteaorere.

Lake Rotokawau
Aerial view of Lake Rotokawau in 2018
Lake Rotokawau
LocationBay of Plenty, North Island
Coordinates38.07331°S 176.37935°E / -38.07331; 176.37935
Typemaar lake
Primary inflowsWaimata Stream
Primary outflowsWaiohewa Stream
Catchment area2.23 km2 (0.86 sq mi)
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Surface area0.52 km2 (0.20 sq mi)
Average depth43.7 m (143 ft)
Max. depth74 m (243 ft)
Surface elevation320 m (1,050 ft)
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