Lake Heather facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Heather |
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 Lake Heather
Location in Northland Region
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| Location | Northland Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 35°03′03″S 173°11′37″E / 35.0509°S 173.1937°E |
| Type | Class 1 Perched dune lake |
| Catchment area | 108.4 hectares (268 acres) |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface area | 12.5 hectares (31 acres) |
| Max. depth | 6.8 metres (22 ft) |
Lake Heather (Wai Te Huahua) is a special kind of lake found in the Far North District of New Zealand. It's known as a dune lake because it formed among sand dunes. This lake is located west of the town of Awanui. You can find it nestled between two larger lakes, Lake Ngatu and Lake Rotoroa.
Lake Heather is unique because it doesn't have any streams flowing into or out of it. The land around the lake, called its catchment, is mostly used for farming (pasture). There are also areas with wild bushes (scrub) along its eastern side. The edges of the lake have fences, and new native plants have been added recently to help protect the area.
Water Health and Conservation
The health of Lake Heather's water is regularly checked by the Northland Regional Council. You can find information about its environment on the LAWA website.
Many groups are working together to keep this lake and others nearby healthy. The Bushland Trust, along with the Department of Conservation and the Northland Regional Council, are doing important restoration work. This work helps improve the environment around Lake Rotoroa and other dune lakes in the area. These include Lake Rotokawau, Lake Ngatu, Lake Gem, and Lake Ngakapua.
