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Lake Heron

Coordinates: 43°28′45″S 171°10′19″E / 43.47917°S 171.17194°E / -43.47917; 171.17194
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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)

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.

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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