Lake Selfe

Depth:
29.2 metres
Area:
65.4 hectares
Lake ID:
4996
Main vegetation type:
Low Productivity Grassland
Arthurs Pass
43° 14' 21" S
171° 31' 5" E
Highland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

Description

Lake Selfe is a small highland lake in the upper Rakaia River catchment, covering an area of 65.4 hectares, with a maximum depth of 29.2 m. The lake has low concentrations of nutrients and and algal biomass (source lawa.co.nz).