Lake Moeraki is a small lake on the Moeraki River on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. State Highway 6 runs along its northern edge.
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.png)  Lake Moeraki The location of Lake Moeraki in New Zealand | |
| Location | West Coast, South Island, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 43°44′S 169°17′E / 43.733°S 169.283°E |
The lake is surrounded by native vegetation and lies within the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site.
Tours to watch Fiordland crested penguins are popular attractions for tourists. Since 1989, A bull southern elephant seal, named "Humphrey" returns annually. This species is rather rare on New Zealand coasts.[1][2] Another individual sometimes migrate here as well.[3] Occasionally, other pinnipeds such as New Zealand fur seals[4] and sea lions visit around. Hector's dolphins may possibly swim along the shores.[5]
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References edit
- ^ "New Zealand's Wilderness Lodges, luxury eco-lodge accommodation in Arthur's Pass and Lake Moeraki". Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ http://www.wildernesslodge.co.nz/content/library/New_Zealand_Wilderness_Lodge_Nature_Series_No_3.pdf. Archived 8 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ https://www.wildernesslodge.co.nz/content/library/Wilderness_Lodge_Lake_Moeraki_Nature_Notes_2006.pdf. Archived 8 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "New Zealand's Wilderness Lodges, luxury eco-lodge accommodation in Arthur's Pass and Lake Moeraki". Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ "Wildlife". Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
External links edit
- Moeraki Valley at the Department of Conservation
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