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Lake Hauroko

Lake Hauroko is the deepest lake in New Zealand. The lake, which is 462 metres deep, is located in a mountain valley in Fiordland National Park. "Hauroko" translates from te reo Māori as "soughing of the wind" or "sounding wind". Prior to 1930, the lake was also called "Lake Hauroto".

Location: Fiordland National Park, Southland District, Southland, South Island
Primary inflows: Caroline Burn, Hay River, Hauroko Burn, Russet Burn, Rooney River
Primary outflows: Wairaurāhiri River
Catchment area: 195 sq mi (510 km²)
Basin countries: New Zealand
Max. length: 40 km (25 mi)
Surface area: 63 km² (24 sq mi)