Lake Ida is a small high country lake situated in the upper Rakaia River catchment, covering an area of 10 hectares, with a maximum depth of 11.4 m. The lake generally has low nutrient concentrations, however recent increases in phosphorus have added to the algal biomass (source lawa.co.nz).
Lake Ida
Depth:
11.4 metres
Area:
10 hectares
Lake ID:
4986
Main vegetation type:
Alpine gravel
Arthurs Pass
43° 14' 6" S
171° 32' 17" E
Highland
Iwi / representative groups:
- Ngāi Tahu
- Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga
