[1] Its formation followed a landslide 18,000 years ago, in which a part of the landmass of 10 kilometers wide slid to the north-west.

[2] It is four kilometres to the northeast of the larger Lake Waikaremoana, into which it drains via the Aniwaniwa Stream.

Numerous flora species are found within the lake catchment basin, crown fern (Blechnum discolor) being a widespread understory plant.

[3] An assortment of birds found in the North Island are present at the national park except for the weka.

[4] The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "little waters" for Waikareiti.