Lake Ngatu Explained

Lake Ngatu
Coords:	-35.032°N 173.198°W
Type:	Class 1 Perched dune lake
Pushpin Map:	Northland
Pushpin Map Alt:	Location of Lake Ngatu
Residence Time:	1.565 years

Lake Ngatu is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand.^[1] It is located to the northwest of Awanui, near Waipapakauri.

Lake Ngatu has no inlets or outlets. The lake catchment is primarily manuka/kanuka scrub and fenced pasture.^[2] There are houses overlooking the lake.

Recreation

Lake Ngatu is a popular recreation area, and is easily accessed via West Coast Road and Sweetwater Road. There is a 4km (02miles) loop walking track around the perimeter of the lake.^[3]

Water quality and ecology

The water quality of Lake Ngatu has been highlighted in recent times, with particular concerns of a summer algal bloom threat.^[4]

The lake is monitored by Northland Regional Council, and the environmental information can be viewed on the LAWA website.^[5]

See also

• List of lakes in New Zealand

External links

• https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/northland/places/lake-ngatu-recreation-reserve/tracks/lake-ngatu-track/
• Lake Ngatu - Water Quality and Ecological Indicators LAWA
• https://www.nrc.govt.nz/media/9534/lakengatumanagementplanwebsite.pdf
• https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/76408477/no-wharf-no-problem-kaitaia-kids-do-ladder-bombs

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lake Ngatu Management Plan. Northland Regional Council.
2. Web site: Northland Lakes Ecological Status 2010. Northland Regional Council.
3. Web site: Lake Ngatu Track. www.doc.govt.nz. en-nz. 2018-09-15.
4. News: Ngatu facing algal bloom threat. NZ Herald. 2018-12-25. en-NZ. 1170-0777.
5. Web site: Lake Ngatu Water Quality. Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA). 2018-12-26.