Hartley Tarn

Depth:
6.4 metres
Area:
5.9 hectares
Lake ID:
4982
Main vegetation type:
Low Productivity Grassland
43° 52' 57" S
170° 26' 29" E
Highland

Iwi / representative groups:

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

Description

Hartley Tarn is a small highland lake located in the Mackenzie Basin, adjacent to Lake Tekapo. It covers an area of approximately 6 hectares, with a maximum depth of 6.5 m. The lake is surrounded by low productivity grasslands and sits at an altitude of 570 m.

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