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Id:
ZLL/0986
Class
Lake
Description
The larger of two small lakes covering approximately 3 ha, within Ngā Roto-o-Rangataua Scenic Reserve, approximately 3km southwest of Ohakune. NZTopo50-BJ34 047323.
Public access to AZ
Yes Info (what does this mean?)
Via public road(s): Lakes Road; Raetihi Ohakune Road; 1 unnamed road(s)
Via park(s): Ohakune Lakes Scenic Reserve
Distance from nearest road
0.292km
Info Origin
Ngāti Rangi history: The names of these two lakes derive from the word ‘Rangataua’ meaning war party. Rangataua was also the name of a demi-god who lived in the clouds. He was a famous warrior and his weapons were rain, hail, snow and lightening. Te Mokai o Rangataua (a cloud formation) was his waka which would transport him. Ngāti Rangi would often call upon Rangataua to fight for the tribe. Rangatauanui is the name of the larger of the two lakes, while Rangatauaiti is the name for the smaller lake. Rangatauanui was also the name of the hill between the two lakes.
District
Ruapehu District
Iwi
In or near Ngāti Hauā, Te Āti Hau country
Location
NZTM2000: 1804746, 5632308
Maidenhead
RF70qn
Area
2.88 ha
Active?
Yes
Valid From
1900-01-01
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