| Lake Waingata | |
|---|---|
  Lake Waingata | |
| Location | Northland Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 36°21′04″S174°09′04″E / 36.351231°S 174.151124°E |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
Lake Waingata is a lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. [1]
| Lake Waingata | |
|---|---|
| Lake Waingata | |
| Location | Northland Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 36°21′04″S174°09′04″E / 36.351231°S 174.151124°E |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
Lake Waingata is a lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. [1]
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