Ōtūwharekai (The Maori Lakes) are two highland lakes, lying due south of Lake Heron. They are small in size and shallow, covering an area of approximately 10 hectares, with a maximum depth of just 0.8 m.
Lake Maori A / Ōtūwharekai
Depth:
0.8 metres
Area:
9.5 hectares
Lake ID:
4989
Main vegetation type:
High Productivity Grassland
Ashburton
43° 34' 29" S
171° 10' 58" E
Highland
Iwi / representative groups:
- Ngāi Tahu
- Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua
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