The largest lake in the country is Lake Taupo. It is situated in the centre of the North Island. The lake is the caldera of a super volcano. However, New Zealand lakes are found mostly in the South Island and in the Rototua area in the North Island.
Author & photographer: David Johnson (Virtual New Zealand). Providing a credit or link is appreciated.
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