Alta Tarn

Depth:
11.9 metres
Area:
3.1 hectares
Lake ID:
4998
Main vegetation type:
Tussock
Wanaka
44° 31' 58" S
168° 57' 7" E
Alpine

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Hokonui Rūnanga
    • Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki
    • Te Rūnanga o Awarua
    • Te Rūnanga o Moeraki
    • Te Rūnanga o Ōraka Aparima
    • Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou
    • Waihōpai Rūnanga

Description

This beautiful alpine lake is situated on Mt Alta to the west of Lake Wanaka.

Sediment Core