| The Big Lake | |
|---|---|
  The Big Lake | |
| Location | Northland Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 34°32′40″S172°49′40″E / 34.5444909°S 172.8277925°E Coordinates: 34°32′40″S172°49′40″E / 34.5444909°S 172.8277925°E |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
The Big Lake is a lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand.
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"Place name detail: The Big Lake (New Zealand)". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 23 July 2009.
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