Lake Ōmāpere
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Lake Ōmāpere is the largest lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located to the North of Kaikohe.
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Lake Ōmāpere | |
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Location | Far North District, Northland Region, North Island |
Coordinates | 35°21′S 173°47′E |
Primary outflows | Utakura River |
Catchment area | 3,392.8 hectares (8,384 acres) |
Basin countries | New Zealand |
Max. length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
Surface area | 1,231.5 hectares (3,043 acres) |
Max. depth | 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft) |
Surface elevation | 237 metres (778 ft) |
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The lake sits within the Kaikohe-Bay of Islands volcanic field. The lake was formed when an ancient lava flow blocked a valley, forming the northern shoreline.[1][2] It is five kilometres in length and covers 12.3 km2, however it is only 2.6 metres deep (and as low as 1.5 m during summer). The lake has few inflow streams, mostly in the southern part of the lake. The Utakura River (south-western margin) is the main outflow which goes to the Hokianga Harbour. The lake catchment is predominantly pasture, with a few areas of native scrub and mature bush.[3]