Lake Tiroto

Lake Tiroto is a lake on the island of Atiu in the Cook Islands. According to legend, the eel Rauou dug the lake before travelling to Mitiaro to dig lakes there.[1] The lake is connected to the sea by a tunnel under the makatea.[2]

Lake Tiroto
Lake Tiroto on Atiu Island
Lake Tiroto
LocationAtiu Island
Coordinates20.0096°S 158.1238°W / -20.0096; -158.1238
Basin countriesCook Islands

See also

  • List of lakes in the Cook Islands

References

  1. David Stanley (1989). South Pacific Handbook 4th edition. Chico, California: Moon Publications. p. 288. ISBN 0-918373-29-8.
  2. "Attractions: Caves". Atiu Islands. 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2020.


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