Everything about Ngongotaha totally explained
Ngongotaha is a town on the western shores of
Lake Rotorua in
New Zealand's
North Island. It is located 10 kilometers northwest of
Rotorua city, and is often regarded as an outer suburb of the larger centre. However, most locals would be adamant that Ngongotaha is an independent village in its own right. Its population is 4000. Its name is derived from nearby
Mount Ngongotaha, which overlooks Rotorua. It is often referred to by locals as the "Sunny side of the Mountain". The village has strong football (
Ngongotaha AFC), rugby and netball teams. There are several
marae within the community.
The township is currently experiencing development and growth, with several new housing developments occurring, as well as the village centre developing a 'cafe' scene. The main road through the village was recently made a state highway, this now being known as SH36, running via
Kaharoa and
Pyes Pa to
Tauranga.
The Rotorua Branch railway runs through Ngongotaha, although this has been unused since the turn of the century. A Railway Park, run by enthusiasts, provides model steam train rides on the Western side of Ngongotaha near the former line.
Famous Faces
Despite its small size, Ngongotaha has produced a number of famous New Zealanders, including:
Other interesting facts
The Ngongotaha Stream, which flows through the village centre and onward into
Lake Rotorua is one of the most heavily fished areas in
Aotearoa New Zealand. Specimen
Rainbow trout and
brown trout are regularly taken by
fly fishermen. Other nearby streams (Awahou, Waiteti and Hamurana) also offer good fishing.
In 2005 an initiative was commenced in Ngongotaha declaring it a 'smack free town', with the local population striving to banish corporal punishment.
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