Lake Ngā Roto is 30 minutes' drive from Hamilton, about half way between Ohaupō and Te Awamutu. My father grew up not far from Lake Ngā Roto so when I told him I was walking around it to learn more about local history, he was eager to come. Kate Monahan Riddell One stop on the journey around Lake Ngā RotoIt turned into an epic multi-generational family adventure by bike and on foot around the 5.7km lake track. Wayne Timmo A sunny stroll around Lake Ngā RotoThere are four stops and each features stories about Lake Ngā Roto, including its geology, ecology, and tales of the people who have lived here from the time of ancient Māori to more recent European settlement. Around 1800 (circa 1790-1807) he led more than 10,000 warriors into battle, attacking Ngā Roto at Mangeao.

Source: Stuff February 10, 2020 03:00 UTC