Lake Rotokare

Lake Rotokare is a landslide dammed lake in the region of Taranaki. It is located 12 km east of , and is the largest extant remnant of the historic Ngaere swamp complex.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rawhitiroa and Eltham.

Locality
is a locality situated in , . It is positioned approximately 6.5 km east of . According to the New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Rāwhitiroa translates to "long-shining sun". is situated 5 km northwest of Lake Rotokare.

Town
is a small inland town in , New Zealand, located 50 kilometres south of the city of and southeast of the volcanic cone of . is 11 kilometres north, 13 km west, and is 19 km south. is situated 9 km west of Lake Rotokare.

Lake Rotokare

Latitude
-39.45069° or 39° 27′ 3″ south
Longitude
174.41113° or 174° 24′ 40″ east
Elevation
202 metres (663 feet)
Open location code
4VGPGCX6+PF
Open­Street­Map ID
way 8109029
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Geo­Names ID
6223763
Wiki­data ID
Q6477559
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Satellite Map

Discover Lake Rotokare from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From German to Welsh—“Lake Rotokare” goes by many names.
  • German: Lake Rotokare
  • Russian: Ротокаре
  • Welsh: Llyn Rotokare

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Mangamingi and Maata.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lake Rotokare and Makino.

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