Lake Tikitapu

Lake Tikitapu, more commonly known as Blue Lake, is the smallest of four small lakes lying between Lake Rotorua and Lake Tarawera in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. The other three are Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake), Lake Ōkāreka, and Lake Ōkataina.

Lake Tikitapu
Lake Tikitapu
Lake Tikitapu
LocationNorth Island
Coordinates38°12′S 176°20′E
Typecrater lake
Catchment area6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Max. length1.6 km (0.99 mi)
Max. width1.3 km (0.81 mi)
Surface area1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi)
Average depth19.1 m (63 ft)
Max. depth27.5 m (90 ft)
Surface elevation417.3 m (1,369 ft):24
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Lake Tikitapu gets its name, Blue Lake, for its aqua colour. Its stunning blue colour can be attributed to the pumice and rhyolite that lies on the lake bed.

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