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Lake Pearson / Ōpōrea

Depth: 17.5 metres

Area: 201.9 hectares

Altitude: 603 metres

Lake ID: 48660

Main vegetation type:
Low Productivity Grassland

Arthur’s Pass

Canterbury
43° 6' 10" S
171° 46' 41" E
Highland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

Description

Ōpōrea is the traditional Māori name for Lake Pearson.  It is also known as Moanarua.  It is a moderate sized highland lake, situated in the upper Waimakariri River catchment. Traditionally this lake was valued among local Māori as a mahinga kai (food bowl) site (source www.kahurumanu.co.nz/atlas).

The lake is considered to have low-moderate nutrient enrichment levels, with relatively clear water. The lake covers an area of 43.2 hectares, with a maximum depth of 17.5 m (source lawa.co.nz).

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