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Duncan Steam Tarn 1

Depth: 40.6 metres

Area: 2.9 hectares

Altitude: 1839 metres

Lake ID: 46493

Main vegetation type:
Alpine gravel

Close to Lake Ohau

Canterbury
44° 0' 43" S
170° 2' 34" E
Alpine

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua

Description

This lake lies among a series of alpine lakes, sitting high atop the ranges west of Lake Pukaki (at an altitude of 1840 m). The lake is small but deep with a maximum depth of 40.5 m while only covering an area of 2.9 hectares.

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