Lake Ngatu is a dune
lake
A lake is an area filled with water, localized in a basin, surrounded by land, and distinct from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake. Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean, although, like the much large ...
in the
Northland Region of
New Zealand
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. It is located to the northwest of
Awanui
Awanui is an historical river port in the far north of New Zealand, on the banks of the Awanui River just before it flows into Rangaunu Bay. Awanui lies at the south end of the Aupouri Peninsula in the Far North District Council of the Northla ...
, near
Waipapakauri
Waipapakauri is a small settlement in the Far North District of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 1 (New Zealand), State Highway 1 at the isthmus of the Aupouri Peninsula. The larger settlement of Awanui lies to the southeast. Waipapaka ...
.
Lake Ngatu has no inlets or outlets. The lake catchment is primarily manuka/kanuka scrub and fenced pasture. There are houses overlooking the lake.
Recreation
Lake Ngatu is a popular recreation area, and is easily accessed via West Coast Road and Sweetwater Road. There is a loop walking track around the perimeter of the lake.
Water quality and ecology
The water quality of Lake Ngatu has been highlighted in recent times, with particular concerns of a summer algal bloom threat.
The lake is monitored by
Northland Regional Council
The Northland Region ( mi, Te Tai Tokerau) is the northernmost of New Zealand's 16 local government regions. New Zealanders sometimes refer to it as the Winterless North because of its mild climate all throughout the year. The main population ...
, and the environmental information can be viewed on th
LAWA website
See also
*
List of lakes in New Zealand
This is a list of lakes in New Zealand.
A lake's location is identified by the region and either the territorial authority or national park (N.P.).
There are:
* 43 lakes with a surface area larger than 10 km² (1000 ha)
* 231 la ...
References
External links
*https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/northland/places/lake-ngatu-recreation-reserve/tracks/lake-ngatu-track/
Lake Ngatu - Water Quality and Ecological IndicatorsLAWA
*https://www.nrc.govt.nz/media/9534/lakengatumanagementplanwebsite.pdf
*https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/76408477/no-wharf-no-problem-kaitaia-kids-do-ladder-bombs
Ngatu
Far North District
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