Lake Kaniere
Glacial lake located on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lake Kaniere is a glacial lake located on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, nearly 200 m deep and surrounded on three sides by mountains and mature rimu forest. It is regarded by many as the most beautiful of the West Coast lakes,[1] and is a popular tourist and leisure destination.
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Lake Kaniere | |
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Location | Westland District, West Coast Region, South Island |
Coordinates | 42°50′S 171°09′E |
Primary outflows | Kaniere River |
Basin countries | New Zealand |
Max. length | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
Max. width | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
Surface area | 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 195 m (640 ft) |
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