Lake Mapourika

Depth:
60 metres
Area:
889.7 hectares
Lake ID:
5020
Main vegetation type:
Indigenous Forest
Franz Josef
43° 18' 45" S
170° 12' 1" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

Description

Lake Mapourika is a large lake located on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It lies north of Franz Josef Glacier and the out-flowing Ōkārito River drains it into the Ōkārito Lagoon. It was formed by a glacier during the last ice age (source wikipedia).