Lake Mangarakau is a shallow lake situated in the largest remaining wetland in the Nelson/Marlborough region – almost as big as all the other freshwater swamps in Nelson put together (for more information see http://mangarakauswamp.com).
Lake Mangarakau
Depth:
4.6 metres
Area:
15.3 hectares
Lake ID:
4383
Main vegetation type:
Indigenous Forest
Golden Bay
40° 38' 59" S
172° 29' 1" E
Lowland
Iwi / representative groups:
- Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust
- Te Ātiawa o te Waka-a-Māui
- Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua
