Lake Pupuke

ne more natural beauty you must visit if you are on vacation in the city of Auckland, New Zealand, the Lake Pupuke. Pupuke lake located in the north and close to Takapuna Takapuna Beach is located in Greater Auckland.

Pupuke lake located in the center of the North Shore and is located less than 200 m from the sea on the east side. Pupuke Lake is a freshwater lake that has a very unique shape that resembles a heart shape.

Fresh water in this lake fills the crater of the volcano eruption that sits between the suburbs Takapuna and Milford area who are on the North Shore. Shape of the lake resembles the shape of the heart is the result of the connection of two circular crater.

Roundabout larger crater formed most of the lake area, while a smaller roundabout crater formed lake on the east arm of the sea.

Pupuke lake has a circumference of approximately 4.5 km. Depth of the lake is approximately 60 m. At one point of the lake has a distance less than 200 meters to the sea stretching to the east of the lake. The scenic beauty of Lake Pupuke make a lot of tourists who came to perform various activities related to recreation.

Here is a description of the geological formation of Lake Pupuke. Other craters are located in regions Auckland Volcanic Field mostly buried by subsequent eruptions or interrupted due to erosion caused by rain water collected and overflowed the crater rim.

Lake Pupuke remains a lake because of the volcanic eruption that occurred, formed a solid lava flow, so that the water can flow through the cracks, producing fresh water springs along the shoreline between Takapuna and Milford areas. While the basin resulting from a volcanic eruption, a "bowl" that is now a giant lake Pupuke.

In the midst of a Maori myth circulating about the formation of Lake Pupuke. It is said that the first life Tupua couple, son of the God of Fire. After arguing and cursing Mahuika, Goddess of Fire, home and land their land destroyed by Mataoho, God of Earthquakes and eruptions.

Pupuke lake formed from the destruction, while Rangitoto Island emerged from the sea as a place of exile. Fog that often surrounds Rangitoto believed to be tear Tupua couple who miss their home.

In 1894, a pump house built on the edge of the lake in order to supply fresh water to various areas around the lake. The pump house was replaced in 1906. Along with the increase in demand, and the height of the water in Lake Pupuke kulaitas decreased.

Therefore, the use of the lake as a source of fresh water Pupuke discontinued in 1944. Supply of fresh water was collected from reservoirs constructed in the Waitakere Ranges.

Pump house that are no longer used and then be protected building under the auspices of the New Zealand Historic Place Trust in 1983. The building was then administered as a three-stage theater with performances including an outdoor amphitheater. There is a cafe near the theater.

Today, Lake Pupuke serve as a lake that has a function of nature conservation and recreational purposes. Various types of birds make Lake Pupuke as their home. The tourists, both local and foreign tourists, utilizing Lake Pupuke as a picnic area.

Normal activities undertaken by tourists in this lake is the water sports activities such as rowing, kayaking, traveling around by boat, and diving. Lake Pupuke also often used by athletes or students to practice water sports such as windsurfing and kayaking.

Lake Pupuke already undergoing testing bacteria and is considered safe for swimming. There are also visitors who come just for a picnic with family or friends. Sometimes there are fishermen or fishing enthusiast who looks around Lake Pupuke to try their luck with fishing for rainbow trout.

In 2007, for the purpose of recreational fishing activities in Lake Pupuke more and more popular since the rainbow trout released into the lake.

However, because Lake Pupuke not have flow, flowing both in and out the lake, the fish that live in it can not reproduce naturally. This resulted in new fish should be released periodically. Another fish that live in Lake Pupuke include tench, perch, rudd and carp.

To be able to reach the location of Lake Pupuke, you can avail the ferry service from downtown Auckland heading to Davenport, then you can take the bus destination Lake Pupuke. You can also take advantage of bus services from Britomart Transport Cantre.

In this Pupuke lake you can feel the coolness of the air and the beauty of the scenery that you might not get in the city center. A variety of activities and water sports you can do in this heart-shaped lake. Freshness of body and soul in a single visit.