Lake Gow

Depth:
15 metres
Area:
23 hectares
Lake ID:
14432
Main vegetation type:
Alpine Grass
Garvie Mountains
45° 28' 32" S
168° 53' 40" E
Alpine

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Hokonui Rūnanga
    • Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki
    • Te Rūnanga o Awarua
    • Te Rūnanga o Ōraka Aparima
    • Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou
    • Waihōpai Rūnanga

Description

Lake Gow is an alpine lake set within a glacially formed cirque below a predominant rock headwall formation in the Garvie Mountain Range. It is fed by Lake Laura and is home to many endemic alpine flora. The lake has a small island called Mervyn Island.