Lake Rotoroa (Hamilton)

Lake Rotoroa / Hamilton Lake
Lake Rotoroa / Hamilton Lake
Location of Lake Rotoroa / Hamilton Lake in New Zealand
LocationHamilton, Waikato, North Island
Coordinates37°47′56″S 175°16′26″E / 37.799°S 175.274°E / -37.799; 175.274
Typeeutrophic
Primary outflowsWaitawhiriwhiri Stream
Catchment area258 ha (640 acres)
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Surface area54 ha (130 acres)
Average depth2.4 m (7 ft 10 in)
Max. depth6 m (20 ft)
Water volume1.3 km3 (1,100,000 acre⋅ft)
Residence timeapprox. 2 years
Surface elevation37.15 metres (121.9 ft)

Lake Rotoroa or Hamilton Lake (officially Lake Rotoroa / Hamilton Lake) is a lake in Hamilton, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand. It has a surface area of about 54 hectares (133 acres) and an average depth of 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). It is the home of the Hamilton Yacht Club, which holds regular sailing in the summer.