Lake Alexandrina / Takamana

Depth:
28 metres
Area:
645.7 hectares
Lake ID:
4967
Main vegetation type:
Low Productivity Grassland
43° 56' 12" S
170° 27' 16" E
Highland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua
    • Te Rūnanga o Moeraki
    • Te Rūnanga o Waihao

Description

Takamana (Lake Alexandrina) is small high country lake in the Mackenzie Basin, adjacent to the larger Lake Tekapo and is commonly used for recreation (such as fishing and boating). This system has moderate levels of nutrient enrichment and algal productivity (source www.lawa.co.nz)