Big Lagoon

Depth:
7 metres
Area:
16.5 hectares
Lake ID:
4332
Main vegetation type:
High Productivity Grassland
Invercargill
46° 21' 14" S
168° 10' 36" E
Coastal

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Hokonui Rūnanga
    • Te Rūnanga o Awarua
    • Te Rūnanga o Ōraka Aparima
    • Waihōpai Rūnanga

Description

Big Lagoon is a shallow coastal lake situated to the north of Invercargill. Surrounded by high producing farmland, the lake is now in poor health.