Lake Mangarakau is a shallow lake situated in the largest remaining wetland in the Nelson/Marlborough region – almost as big as all the other freshwater swamps in Nelson put together (for more information see http://mangarakauswamp.com).
Depth: 4.6 metres
Area: 15.3 hectares
Altitude: 14 metres
Lake ID: 25748
Main vegetation type:
Indigenous Forest
Iwi / representative groups:
Lake Mangarakau is a shallow lake situated in the largest remaining wetland in the Nelson/Marlborough region – almost as big as all the other freshwater swamps in Nelson put together (for more information see http://mangarakauswamp.com).