Lakes

Lake Kereta

• Located at the end of Wilson Rd off South Head Rd in the Woodhill Forest, South Kaipara Heads.
• Large shallow lake which used to be a major coarse fishery but in recent years fishing has become difficult due to large weed beds and declining water levels.
• Canobacteria (blue, green algae) testing 17/3/10 - clear

Lake Kuwakatai

• Lake Kuwakatai is located at South Head near the entrance to Kaipara Harbour.
• No public access
• Not tested

Lake Ototoa

• Located off Donohue Road, South Head.
• Can walk around the lake shore depending on the water level.
• Stocked with trout.
• Canobacteria (blue, green algae) testing 17/3/10 - exceeds drinking water  standards

Lake Slipper

• Located off Ocean View Road, Tomarata, near the east coast, south of Mangawhai and 20 kms northeast of Wellsford.
• A dune lake impounded by Holocene dune sands
• Canobacteria (blue, green algae) testing 26/1/10 - exceeds recreational guidelines

Lake Spectacle

• Private access off Ocean View Road, Tomarata
• Not tested
• No public access

Lake Tomarata

• Located at end of Atkins Road, Tomarata
• Lake Tomarata is accessible with vehicle access to it's lakeshore. 
• Lake Tomarata is very popular with water-skiers.
• Lake Tomarata is signposted and is a safe swimming place for young children. It also offers a boat ramp, changing shed, toilet, BBQ and picnic tables.
• Canobacteria (blue, green algae) testing 17/13/10 - clear