Tomarata | |
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![]() Jetski on Tomarata Lake | |
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Coordinates: 36°13′54″S 174°37′57″E / 36.23167°S 174.63250°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Auckland Region |
Ward | Rodney ward |
Community board | Rodney Local Board |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
Tomarata is a locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. Wellsford lies to the south-west, Te Ārai to the north, and Pākiri to the south-east.[1][2] Tomarata Lake is nearby and is popular for boating, water skiing, kayaking and swimming. It is also used as a place to picnic and has a trail that follows the edge of the lake for hiking.[3]
Tomarata Lake was created around 12,000 years ago by the formation of sand dunes along the coast that prevented water from running out to sea.[4] Thus, no rivers or streams flow into these lakes; their water comes from rainfall and water that seeps through the sand.
Tomarata was a location for the late 19th/early 20th century kauri gum digging trade.[5]
Tomarata School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 46 students as of February 2024.[6][7]