Lake Waiparera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Waiparera |
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 Lake Waiparera
Location in Northland Region
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| Location | Northland Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 34°56′41″S 173°10′55″E / 34.944799°S 173.181927°E |
| Type | dune lake |
| Catchment area | 315.7 hectares (780 acres) |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface area | 103.0 hectares (255 acres) |
| Max. depth | 6.0 metres (19.7 ft) |
Lake Waiparera is a beautiful lake found in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is a special type of lake called a dune lake. This means it formed in the sandy areas between sand dunes.
You can find Lake Waiparera just north-west of a place called Waiharara. It sits on the Aupouri Peninsula, which is a long piece of land reaching into the ocean. Lake Waiparera is the biggest of all the lakes in the Aupouri area.
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About Lake Waiparera
Lake Waiparera covers an area of about 103 hectares. That's like 103 rugby fields! It's not a very deep lake, with its deepest point being about 6 meters.
How the Lake Gets Water
The land around a lake that collects rainwater and sends it into the lake is called its catchment. Lake Waiparera's catchment area is quite large, about 315.7 hectares. Most of this land (around 70%) is used for farming, like pastures where animals graze. The rest of the land is covered in scrub or wetlands.
The lake gets its water from several small streams or drains that flow into it. However, there isn't one clear stream or river flowing out of the lake. This means the water mostly stays in the lake or slowly soaks into the ground.
Visiting the Lake
It's easy to get to Lake Waiparera. It's located very close to State Highway 1 (SH1), which is a main road in New Zealand. This makes it simple for people to visit and enjoy the lake.
Protecting Lake Waiparera
The Northland Regional Council helps look after Lake Waiparera. They keep an eye on the lake's health and environment. This includes checking the water quality and making sure the lake stays healthy for plants and animals.
Learning More About the Lake
You can find lots of information about Lake Waiparera on the LAWA website. LAWA stands for Land, Air, Water Aotearoa. It's a great place to learn about the environment in New Zealand. You can see data about the lake's water quality and other important details there.
