Lake Alta

Depth: 36 metres

Area: 13 hectares

Altitude: 1800 metres

Lake ID: 53730

Main vegetation type:
Alpine Grass

The Remarkables Mountains

Otago

45° 3' 50" S
168° 48' 38" E

Alpine

Iwi / representative groups:

Ngāi Tahu
- Hokonui Rūnanga
- Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki
- Te Rūnanga o Awarua
- Te Rūnanga o Ōraka Aparima
- Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou
- Waihōpai Rūnanga

Description

Lake Alta is a an alpine lake situated within The Remarkables Mountain Range above lake Whākatipu. The lake is a glacially formed cirque located within the perimeter of The Remarkables ski field area. The path to the lake is a popular hike and the lake is used for Antarctic diving preparation.