Tomarata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tomarata
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Jetski on Tomarata Lake
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Rodney ward |
| Community board | Rodney Local Board |
| Subdivision | Wellsford subdivision |
Tomarata is a small place, or locality, located in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It's near towns like Wellsford to the south-west, Te Ārai to the north, and Pākiri to the south-east. A cool spot nearby is Tomarata Lake. People love going there for fun activities like boating, water skiing, kayaking, and swimming. It's also a great place for a picnic, and you can even hike on a trail around the lake.
History
Tomarata Lake formed about 12,000 years ago. Imagine huge sand dunes building up along the coast. These dunes blocked water from flowing into the sea, creating the lake. This means no rivers or streams feed into Tomarata Lake. Instead, its water comes from rain and water that slowly seeps through the sand.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Tomarata was a place where people dug for kauri gum. Kauri gum is a fossilized resin from kauri trees, used to make things like varnish.
Education
Tomarata School is a local school for students from Year 1 to Year 8. It's a coeducational school, meaning both boys and girls attend. As of February 2024. , the school has a roll of 46 students.
