Lake Rotopounamu
Lake in the North Island of New Zealand
39°01′36″S 175°44′18″E / 39.0267°S 175.7382°E / -39.0267; 175.7382
Lake Rotopounamu (also known as Greenstone Lake, from the Māori roto (lake) and pounamu (greenstone)[1]) is a secluded lake in the Pihanga Scenic Reserve, in the Tongariro National Park in New Zealand's Central North Island.[2] It lies at the northwest foot of Mt Pihanga, and was formed by a landslide around 10,000 years ago.[1] The lake is fed by seven streams, but has no visible surface outflow. It is believed to drain underground.[1]
Recreation
Around the lake is a scenic 5-kilometre (3 mi) loop track, which can be accessed from the Pihanga Saddle road (State Highway 47) between Tūrangi and Tongariro. Walking this track takes about two hours.
References
- ^ a b c "Rotopounamu Track". Department of Conservation. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Place name detail: Lake Rotopounamu". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
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