Lake Moeraki / Moerangi

Depth:
12 metres
Area:
241.8 hectares
Lake ID:
5021
Main vegetation type:
Indigenous Forest
43° 43' 52" S
169° 16' 57" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

Description

Moerangi (Lake Moeraki) is a small lake on the Moeraki River on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. State Highway 6 runs along its western edge. The lake is surrounded by native vegetation and lies within the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site (source wikipedia).