28-556: Ngongotahā is a small settlement on the western shores of Lake Rotorua in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of the Rotorua central business district , and is considered as a suburb of Rotorua. It is part of the Rotorua functional urban area as defined by Statistics New Zealand . Ngongotahā has a population of 5,180 as of June 2024. Its name
56-445: A number of famous New Zealanders, including: [REDACTED] Media related to Mount Ngongotaha at Wikimedia Commons Lake Rotorua Lake Rotorua ( Māori : Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe ) is the second largest lake in the North Island of New Zealand by surface area, and covers 79.8 km . With a mean depth of only 10 metres it is considerably smaller than nearby Lake Tarawera in terms of volume of water. It
84-706: A population density of 401 people per km. Ngongotahā had a population of 4,872 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 618 people (14.5%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 810 people (19.9%) since the 2006 census . There were 1,773 households, comprising 2,388 males and 2,478 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.96 males per female, with 1,023 people (21.0%) aged under 15 years, 867 (17.8%) aged 15 to 29, 2,088 (42.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 888 (18.2%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 68.2% European/ Pākehā , 41.9% Māori , 5.5% Pacific peoples , 4.2% Asian , and 1.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
112-559: A water temperature warmer than the lake due to the thermal activity in the Rotorua area. Conversely streams on the northern shore such as the Hamurana Spring and the Awahou stream flow crystal clear water that has a constant temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. Other notable tributaries include the Ngongotahā stream, famous for trout fishing. Lake Rotorua flows directly into Lake Rotoiti via
140-417: Is closely associated with one of the best-known Māori legends, that of Hinemoa and Tutanekai . Is said that Hinemoa swam across the lake to her lover Tutanekai who lived on Mokoia Island. Owing to the geothermal activity around the lake (including still active geysers and hot mud pools), the lake has a high sulphur content. This gives the lake's waters an unusual yellowish-green hue. In 2024, maps of
168-528: Is derived from a legend of Ihenga , the famous Māori explorer. It is said Īhenga met the Patu-paiarehe on Mount Ngongotahā and was offered a drink from a calabash. Ngongo means "to drink", and tahā means "calabash". Ngongotahā is often referred to by locals as the "Sunny side of the Mountain". Ngongotahā covers 12.91 km (4.98 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 5,180 as of June 2024, with
196-688: Is frequented by novice kayakers and swimmers. Nearby is the ancestral land of the Ngati Pikiao hapu of the Te Arawa tribe. From Lake Rotoiti the waters of Lake Rotorua flow to the Kaituna River into the Pacific Ocean near Maketu ; the rapid descent from over 900 feet above sea level in less than 20 km has created an area used for extreme kayaking and white water rafting. Lake Rotorua Lake Rotorua ( Māori : Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe )
224-625: Is located within the Rotorua Caldera in the Bay of Plenty Region . Lake Rotorua is fed with water from a number of rivers and streams; some such as the Utuhina flow with a water temperature warmer than the lake due to the thermal activity in the Rotorua area. Conversely streams on the northern shore such as the Hamurana Spring and the Awahou stream flow crystal clear water that has a constant temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. Other notable tributaries include
252-612: Is the Rotorua Caldera , which is the site of the lake. The lake as shown in Figure 1, has had periods at multiple different lake levels since the caldera's Mamaku ignimbrite eruption, related to both volcanic activity and subsidence within the Taupō Rift . The lake all-time high occurred sometime after the formation of the Ngongotahā Dome which records this on its flanks, and is now dated at 200,000 years. Previously this dome's eruption
280-411: Is the second largest lake in the North Island of New Zealand by surface area, and covers 79.8 km . With a mean depth of only 10 metres it is considerably smaller than nearby Lake Tarawera in terms of volume of water. It is located within the Rotorua Caldera in the Bay of Plenty Region . Lake Rotorua is fed with water from a number of rivers and streams; some such as the Utuhina flow with
308-516: The Ngongotahā stream, famous for trout fishing. Lake Rotorua flows directly into Lake Rotoiti via the Ohau Channel at the north eastern corner of the lake. The urban development of Rotorua extends along the south portion of the lake shore. The lake was formed from the crater of a large volcano in the Taupō Volcanic Zone . Its last major eruption was about 240,000 years ago. After
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#1732876604412336-401: The Ohau Channel at the north eastern corner of the lake. The urban development of Rotorua extends along the south portion of the lake shore. The lake was formed from the crater of a large volcano in the Taupō Volcanic Zone . Its last major eruption was about 240,000 years ago. After the eruption, the magma chamber underneath the volcano collapsed. The circular depression left behind
364-543: The Hauparu eruption through the Kaituna River Gorge. Several other lakes of volcanic origin are located nearby to the east, around the base of the active volcano Mount Tarawera and these also over time have varied in size or existence due to volcanic action. Mokoia Island , close to the centre of the lake, is a much later rhyolite dome compared to Ngongotahā. It is probably New Zealand's best-known lake island, and
392-484: The Rotoiti eruption of the Ōkataina Caldera , with formation of a channel within the western lake floor of Lake Rotoiti and suspected after the Hauparu eruption through the Kaituna River Gorge. Several other lakes of volcanic origin are located nearby to the east, around the base of the active volcano Mount Tarawera and these also over time have varied in size or existence due to volcanic action. Mokoia Island , close to
420-438: The centre of the lake, is a much later rhyolite dome compared to Ngongotahā. It is probably New Zealand's best-known lake island, and is closely associated with one of the best-known Māori legends, that of Hinemoa and Tutanekai . Is said that Hinemoa swam across the lake to her lover Tutanekai who lived on Mokoia Island. Owing to the geothermal activity around the lake (including still active geysers and hot mud pools),
448-418: The eruption, the magma chamber underneath the volcano collapsed. The circular depression left behind is the Rotorua Caldera , which is the site of the lake. The lake as shown in Figure 1, has had periods at multiple different lake levels since the caldera's Mamaku ignimbrite eruption, related to both volcanic activity and subsidence within the Taupō Rift . The lake all-time high occurred sometime after
476-519: The formation of the Ngongotahā Dome which records this on its flanks, and is now dated at 200,000 years. Previously this dome's eruption was assigned much closer to the time of the Mamaku ignimbrite eruption, so the lake maximum high stand was assumed to be more directly related to the caldera's formation. Breakout floods are suspected through the Hemo Gorge after the lake's maximum high stand, definitely after
504-435: The lake floor were published, showing the results of surveys carried out in 2016 and 2017. The maps reveal the course of an ancient river, now submerged, and thousands of pockmarks that probably result from the emission of gas from decomposition of organic material beneath the lake floor. The surveys also revealed significant geothermal activity extending around 1 km (0.62 mi) into the lake from Sulphur Point. Despite
532-512: The lake from Sulphur Point. Despite the large volume of water flowing through Lake Rotorua its shallow depth makes it very prone to discolouration, especially from sediment following windy weather. It is well used by fishermen, but less popular with watersports participants and swimmers. The Ohau Channel is navigable by boat and is also favoured by fly fishermen. The Ohau channel joins at the Mourea delta, an area with very low water levels. This area
560-514: The lake has a high sulphur content. This gives the lake's waters an unusual yellowish-green hue. In 2024, maps of the lake floor were published, showing the results of surveys carried out in 2016 and 2017. The maps reveal the course of an ancient river, now submerged, and thousands of pockmarks that probably result from the emission of gas from decomposition of organic material beneath the lake floor. The surveys also revealed significant geothermal activity extending around 1 km (0.62 mi) into
588-424: The large volume of water flowing through Lake Rotorua its shallow depth makes it very prone to discolouration, especially from sediment following windy weather. It is well used by fishermen, but less popular with watersports participants and swimmers. The Ohau Channel is navigable by boat and is also favoured by fly fishermen. The Ohau channel joins at the Mourea delta, an area with very low water levels. This area
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#1732876604412616-680: The slopes of Mount Ngongotahā is the Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre . It is a captive breeding facility and visitor centre located in the Ngongotahā Valley . Wingspan undertakes conservation, education and research activities related to birds of prey found in New Zealand, and provides demonstrations of falconry . The village has strong football ( Ngongotaha AFC ), rugby league (Ngongotaha Sports & Community Association), rugby union, netball and touch teams. The main road through
644-466: The summit, and passes through a scenic reserve. The first section of the track is through original native forest that has not been logged. One of the features is a rātā tree 40 metres (130 ft) tall, and 1.8 metres (5 ft 11 in) in girth. The original track was cut on Jubilee Day, marking 50 years since the arrival of Captain William Hobson at Waitangi . Another visitor attraction on
672-496: The village centre and onward into Lake Rotorua is one of the most heavily fished areas in New Zealand . Specimen rainbow trout and brown trout are regularly taken by fly fishermen . Other nearby streams (Awahou, Waiteti and Hamurana) also offer good fishing. Ngongotaha School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students, with a roll of 409 as of August 2024. Despite its small size, Ngongotahā has produced
700-434: The village, known as SH 36 , runs via Kaharoa and Pyes Pa to Tauranga . The Rotorua Branch railway runs through Ngongotahā, although this has been unused since the turn of the century. A railway park, operated by a trust and run by volunteers, provides train rides on a scale model steam train and a mini diesel-locomotive on the western side of Ngongotahā near the former line. The Ngongotahā Stream, which flows through
728-561: Was 14.3, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.2% had no religion, 34.9% were Christian , 3.1% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.4% were Hindu , 0.2% were Muslim , 0.2% were Buddhist and 1.2% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 618 (16.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 804 (20.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 414 people (10.8%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
756-419: Was assigned much closer to the time of the Mamaku ignimbrite eruption, so the lake maximum high stand was assumed to be more directly related to the caldera's formation. Breakout floods are suspected through the Hemo Gorge after the lake's maximum high stand, definitely after the Rotoiti eruption of the Ōkataina Caldera , with formation of a channel within the western lake floor of Lake Rotoiti and suspected after
784-410: Was that 1,812 (47.1%) people were employed full-time, 576 (15.0%) were part-time, and 168 (4.4%) were unemployed. The Ngongotahā area has six marae : Mount Ngongotahā is a 757 metres (2,484 ft) high rhyolite dome. It towers above the suburb and has a gondola to the top where there is a viewing platform, luge and restaurant. The Mount Ngongotahā Jubilee Track provides the only walking track to
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