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Skifington Swamp

Depth: 2.4 metres

Area: 27.6 hectares

Altitude: 334 metres

Lake ID: 45688

Main vegetation type:
Indigenous Forest

Franz Josef

West Coast
43° 25' 30" S
169° 59' 51" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāi Tahu
    • Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

Description

Skifington Swamp is a small lake surrounded by wetland and native forest. It is situated about 5 km northwest of the township of Fox Glacier.

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