Marana Swamp

Description: Marana Swamp.
Type/Class: Swamp. 2
Size: 2.49 ha.
Altitude: 40 - 60 m above sea level.
Approximate location: 1.5 km Southwest of the intersection of Clutha River Road and Pannetts Road, Clinton | NZTM (centre point): E1327730 N4894730.
Regional Plan: Water for Otago | Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.95, Map F30.
Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council.

 

Interactive map of Marana Swamp

Recorded Values

Value Description
A5 Scarce in Otago in terms of its ecological or physical character. Less than 15% of swamps remain in Otago. 2
A1 - A4, A6 - A9 No relevant information is currently held by the ORC.
Aerial View of Marana Swamp (March 2006)

References

2 Ausseil, A.G., Newsome, P., Johnson, P. (2008) Wetland Mapping in the Otago Region. Landcare Research Contract Report prepared for the Otago Regional Council.