Lake Ngaroto
| Lake Ngaroto | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Island |
| Coordinates | 37°57′24″S 175°17′17″E / 37.95667°S 175.28806°ECoordinates: 37°57′24″S 175°17′17″E / 37.95667°S 175.28806°E |
| Type | peat |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Max. length | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.8 km (0.50 mi) |
| Surface area | 108 ha (270 acres) |
| Average depth | 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Max. depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
Lake Ngaroto is a peat lake in Waipa District of New Zealand.
Located 19 km south of Hamilton and 8 km north-west of Te Awamutu, it has a surface area of 108 ha, making it the largest of the Waipa peat lakes. The lake is hypertrophic, leading to eutrophication with corresponding poor water quality.
The Battle of Hingakaka was fought nearby, and the sacred carving Te Uenuku lost at this time. It was re-discovered in 1906, and now resides in the Te Awamutu Museum.
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