| Location | Auckland Region, North Island, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Coords | 36.17194°S 174.63055°E |
| Inflow | Spectacle Lake |
| Outflow | Unnamed stream flowing into the Jellicoe Channel |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Length | 630 metres (2,070 ft) |
| Width | 220 metres (720 ft) |
| Area | 9 ha (22 acres)[1] |
| Max-depth | 5.3 metres (17 ft) |
Slipper Lake is a lake at Te Ārai, Rodney in the northern Auckland Region of New Zealand.[2]
Geography
Slipper Lake is a sand dune lake located approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) northeast of the town of Wellsford. It covers an area of about 9 ha (22 acres).[1] The lake is fed by an inlet that drains nearby Spectacle Lake. An unnamed stream flows from Slipper Lake into the Jellicoe Channel.[3] The lake was created when the Te Ārai sand dunes began to build up, preventing water from escaping the area.[4] The dune lakes are primarily fed by rainwater and the surrounding wetlands.[4]
Biodiversity
The lake is a part of the Tomarata — Te Ārai Dune Lakes biodiversity focus area.[4]
See also
References
- ^ de Winton, Elcock, Taumoepeau (June 2022), "LakeSPI Assessment of 15 Auckland Lakes: 2021/2022", p. 2
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- ^ "Slipper Lake, Auckland". NZ Topo Map. Gavin Harriss. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Tomarata — Te Ārai Dune Lakes". Tiaki Tāmaki Makaurau Conservation Auckland. Retrieved 18 June 2024.