Lake Hawdon

Depth:
3.4 metres
Area:
35.4 hectares
Lake ID:
4983
Main vegetation type:
Low Productivity Grassland
Arthurs Pass
43° 6' 15" S
171° 51' 2" E
Highland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

Description

Lake Hawdon is a moderately sized lake in the upper Waimakariri River catchment. The lake covers an area of 35 hectares and has a maximum depth of 3.5 m. Hawdon has low-moderate concentrations of nutrients and has water that is generally clear in nature (source lawa.co.nz).