Lake Ngatu
| Lake Ngatu | |
|---|---|
Lake Ngatu | |
| Location | Northland Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 35°01′55″S 173°11′53″E / 35.032°S 173.198°E |
| Type | Class 1 Perched dune lake |
| Catchment area | 177.9 hectares (440 acres) |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface area | 55.54 hectares (137.2 acres) |
| Average depth | 2.67 metres (8 ft 9 in) |
| Max. depth | 6.26 metres (20.5 ft) |
| Water volume | 1,548,165.50 cubic metres (54,672,949 cu ft) |
| Residence time | 1.565 years |
Lake Ngatu is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located to the northwest of Awanui, near Waipapakauri.
Lake Ngatu has no inlets or outlets. The lake catchment is primarily manuka/kanuka scrub and fenced pasture. There are houses overlooking the lake.