Lakes in South Island, New Zealand
Find lakes in South Island: county page for 25 named lakes in New Zealand. Official surface phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, and Secchi, shown as the authority reports them; none is a swim-safety class.
Lake map
Map shows 25 lakes with coordinates
Named lakes
| Lake | Place | Total phosphorus | Chlorophyll-a | Secchi | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hauroko Lake | South Island | — | 0.20 µg/L | 6.2 m | 2020 |
| Lake Benmore | South Island | — | — | 5.6 m | 2018 |
| Lake Brunner | South Island | — | 2.6 µg/L | 4.7 m | 2020 |
| Lake Haupiri | South Island | — | 26 µg/L | 2.1 m | 2018 |
| Lake Hawea | South Island | — | 0.10 µg/L | 8.2 m | 2020 |
| Lake Hayes | South Island | — | — | 2.1 m | 2017 |
| Lake Loch Katrine | South Island | — | 2.1 µg/L | 3.2 m | 2018 |
| Lake Manapouri | South Island | — | — | 9.4 m | 2017 |
| Lake Ohau | South Island | — | — | 6.2 m | 2017 |
| Lake Pearson | South Island | — | 5.9 µg/L | 1.7 m | 2018 |
| Lake Pukaki | South Island | — | — | 1.1 m | 2018 |
| Lake Ruataniwha | South Island | — | — | 1.0 m | 2018 |
| Lake Sheppard | South Island | — | 4.0 µg/L | 2.5 m | 2018 |
| Lake Taylor | South Island | — | — | 7.0 m | 2018 |
| Lake Tekapo | South Island | — | — | 0.7 m | 2018 |
| Lake Wairepo Arm | South Island | — | — | 2.2 m | 2018 |
| Lake Wakatipu | South Island | — | 0.10 µg/L | 8.3 m | 2020 |
| Lake Wanaka | South Island | — | 0.70 µg/L | 13 m | 2020 |
| Mapourika Lake | South Island | — | 2.9 µg/L | 3.4 m | 2020 |
| Moeraki Lake | South Island | — | 0.60 µg/L | 2.6 m | 2020 |
| Monowai Lake | South Island | — | 0.40 µg/L | 7.1 m | 2020 |
| Paringa Lake | South Island | — | 1.1 µg/L | 4.1 m | 2020 |
| Rotoroa | South Island | — | 0.10 µg/L | 16 m | 2020 |
| Te Anau Lake | South Island | — | 0.30 µg/L | 4.5 m | 2020 |
| Wahapo Lake | South Island | — | 4.7 µg/L | 0.4 m | 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many named lakes are in South Island?
- 25 named lakes in South Island, New Zealand, have official chlorophyll-a and Secchi, 2017–2020. Values are the authority's measurements, shown as reported.
- Where do the South Island readings come from?
- South Island pages show official phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, and Secchi from the publishing authority, with the year each was taken.
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