Lake Waiparera
Lake in the North Island of New Zealand
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Lake Waiparera is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand.[1] It is located immediately North-West of Waiharara on the Aupouri Peninsula. The lake is the largest of the Aupouri Lakes. The catchment is predominantly pasture (approximately 70%), with the remainder scrub or wetland. The lake has several inflows (drains), with no obvious outflows. The lake is easily accessed from SH1.[2]
LocationNorthland Region, North Island
Coordinates34.944799°S 173.181927°E
Typedune lake
315.7 hectares (780 acres)
| Lake Waiparera | |
|---|---|
  Lake Waiparera Location within Northland Region | |
| Location | Northland Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 34.944799°S 173.181927°E |
| Type | dune lake |
| 315.7 hectares (780 acres) | |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
Surface area | 103.0 hectares (255 acres) |
| Max. depth | 6.0 metres (19.7 ft) |
The lake is monitored by Northland Regional Council, and the environmental information can be viewed on the LAWA website.[3]
