Lake Kāurupātaka

Depth:
24.2 metres
Area:
34.9 hectares
Lake ID:
5017
Main vegetation type:
Indigenous Forest
Arthur's Pass National Park
42° 47' 9" S
171° 41' 55" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio
    • Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae

Description

Lake Kāurupātaka is a small lake tucked in-behind a hill to the south of the Taramakau River at the northern limit of Arthur’s Pass National Park. It is surrounded by native vegetation.

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