Lake Heron (Māori: Ōtūroto)[1] is a freshwater lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It is drained by Lake Stream which in turn feeds into the Rakaia River.

Lake Heron
A view of the lake looking north during winter
A view of the lake looking north during winter.
Location of Lake Heron
Location of Lake Heron
Lake Heron
LocationCanterbury, South Island
Coordinates43°28′45″S 171°10′19″E / 43.47917°S 171.17194°E / -43.47917; 171.17194
Primary inflowsSwin River
Primary outflowsLake Stream
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Surface area6.3 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Average depth36 m (118 ft)
Surface elevation694 m (2,277 ft)

Forest and Bird have expressed concern over the environmental impacts of new roading on the southern shore of the lake.[2]

A panoramic view featuring snowy mountains reflecting in the lake

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Atlas". Cultural Mapping Project. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Lake Heron - vehicle and roading problems". Forest and Bird. 19 June 2006. Archived from the original on 8 August 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2008.
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