Lake Rotopounamu, Tongariro National Park

Name: Lake Rotopounamu
Address: Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

#7 among attractions in Tongariro National Park

Natural attraction, Nature, Lake

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Lake Rotopounamu is a secluded lake in the Pihanga Scenic Reserve, in the Tongariro National Park in New Zealand's Central North Island. It lies at the northwest foot of Mt Pihanga, and was formed by a landslide around 10,000 years ago. The lake is fed by seven streams, but has no visible surface outflow. It is believed to drain underground. ()

Alternative names: Length: 4150 ftWidth: 3363 ftMaximum depth: 30 ftElevation: 2352 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°1'36"S, 175°44'17"E

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Lake Rotopounamu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pihanga, Lake Rotoaira, Tongariro National Trout Centre.

2 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano
Pihanga, Tongariro National Park
50 min walk • Mount Pihanga is a 1,326 metres volcanic peak in the North Island Volcanic Plateau, located to the north of Mount Tongariro, between Tongariro and Lake Taupo.
2.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Rotoaira
58 min walk • Lake Rotoaira is a small lake to the south of Lake Taupō on the North Island Volcanic Plateau in New Zealand. It covers an area of 13 km².
3.9 miE
39°1'13"S • 175°48'36"E
Tongariro National Trout Centre, Tūrangi
100 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Park, Museum

Lake Rotopounamu, Tongariro National Park

Facts and practical information

Lake Rotopounamu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pihanga, Tongariro National Park

Lake Rotoaira

Tongariro National Trout Centre, Tūrangi