Lake Hauroko

Lake Hauroko
Lake Hauroko
Lake Hauroko
LocationFiordland National Park, Southland District, Southland, South Island
Coordinates46°00′S 167°20′E / 46.000°S 167.333°E / -46.000; 167.333
TypeGlacial lake
Primary inflowsCaroline Burn, Hay River, Hauroko Burn, Russet Burn, Rooney River
Primary outflowsWairaurāhiri River
Catchment area195 sq mi (510 km2)
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Max. length40 km (25 mi)
Surface area63 km2 (24 sq mi)
Average depth116.7 m (383 ft)
Max. depth462 m (1,516 ft)
Water volume7.35 km3 (1.76 cu mi)
Surface elevation150 m (490 ft)
IslandsMary Island

Lake Hauroko is the deepest lake in New Zealand. The lake, which is 462 metres deep, is located in a mountain valley in Fiordland National Park.

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