Lake Rotorua

Lake Rotorua is 8 kilometres due west of in the Canterbury region of the of New Zealand. A 2010 report showed that Lake Rotorua had the second highest trophic level index, an indication of pollutant levels, of all the lakes that were measured.
  • Type: Body of water
  • Description: lake in the South Island of New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Rotorua”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Kaikoura Airport.

Aerodrome
is an uncontrolled aerodrome located… is situated 3 km southeast of Lake Rotorua.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Peketa and Kaikoura.

Hamlet
is a hamlet, which is situated 2½ km south of Lake Rotorua.

Photo: Inkey, Public domain.
is a small coastal town on the east coast…

Quarter
is a quarter, which is situated 8 km east of Lake Rotorua.

Lake Rotorua

Latitude
-42.40518° or 42° 24′ 19″ south
Longitude
173.58257° or 173° 34′ 57″ east
Elevation
36 metres (118 feet)
Open location code
4V9MHHVM+W2
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From German to Welsh—“Lake Rotorua” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ocean Ridge and Te Ahi-Kai-Kōura-a-Tama-ki-Te-Raki.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Lake Rotoiti and Air Kaikoura Whale Flights.

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