Lake Moeraki

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 western edge.

Lake Moeraki
Lake Moeraki
The location of Lake Moeraki in New Zealand
LocationWest Coast, South Island, New Zealand
Coordinates43°44′S 169°17′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
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://www.wildernesslodge.co.nz/content/library/New_Zealand_Wilderness_Lodge_Nature_Series_No_3.pdf.
  3. https://www.wildernesslodge.co.nz/content/library/Wilderness_Lodge_Lake_Moeraki_Nature_Notes_2006.pdf.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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