Notable lake · Far North, Northland
Lake Tangonge
Lake Tangonge is a lake in Far North, Northland.
Lake Tangonge: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Lake Tangonge
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Lake Tangonge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -35.12135, 173.20821. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lake Tangonge
- Rangaunu Harbour · beach · Far North · ~24 km · Must-see
- Whangapē Harbour · beach · Far North · ~29 km · Must-see
- Maungataniwha Range · viewpoint · Far North · ~31 km · Must-see
- Karikari Peninsula · beach · Northland · ~37 km · Must-see
- Doubtless Bay · beach · Northland · ~40 km · Must-see
- Statue of Dame Whina Cooper · attraction · Far North · ~41 km · Must-see
- Ninety Mile Beach · beach · Northland · ~47 km · Must-see
- Hokianga Harbour · beach · Far North · ~50 km · Must-see
- Henderson Bay · beach · Northland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Māngungu Mission House · museum · Far North · ~52 km · Must-see
- Waimahana Bay · beach · Northland · ~53 km · Must-see
- Aupouri Peninsula · beach · Far North · ~63 km · Must-see
- Te Raupua · viewpoint · Far North · ~66 km · Must-see
- Lake Waimimiha · lake · Far North · ~5 km
- Split Lake · lake · Far North · ~8 km
- Wairoa Stream · river spot · Far North · ~9 km
- Lake Rotoroa · lake · Far North · ~9 km
- Sweetwater Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Far North · ~9 km
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake Tangonge
- Lake Kaiiwi · lake · Kaipara · ~109 km · Must-see
- Lake Waimimiha · lake · Far North · ~5 km
- Split Lake · lake · Far North · ~8 km
- Lake Rotoroa · lake · Far North · ~9 km
- Lake Heather · lake · Far North · ~10 km
- Lake Gem · lake · Far North · ~11 km
- Lake Ngatu Recreation Reserve · lake · Far North · ~12 km
- Lake Ngatu · lake · Far North · ~12 km
- Lake Carrot · lake · Far North · ~14 km
- Lake Rotokawau · lake · Far North · ~14 km
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Frequently asked
Is Lake Tangonge full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Tangonge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lake Tangonge?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lake Tangonge?
Nearby: Rangaunu Harbour (beach, 24 km), Whangapē Harbour (beach, 29 km), Maungataniwha Range (viewpoint, 31 km), Karikari Peninsula (beach, 37 km), Doubtless Bay (beach, 40 km), Statue of Dame Whina Cooper (attraction, 41 km).
Is Lake Tangonge worth visiting?
Lake Tangonge is listed as a notable lake in Northland on Spotwander.