🌊 Lake Rotopounamu

New Zealand · Oceania · 713 m · 39.03°S, 175.74°E

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.

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Quick facts

Country	New Zealand
Continent / region	Oceania
Surface elevation	713 m above sea level
Coordinates (approx.)	39.03°S, 175.74°E · view on map

Lake Rotopounamu sits at 713 m in New Zealand, in Oceania. The full story of this lake is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

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