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Butterfield Wetland
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Butterfield Wetland
Description: An oxbow wetland formed in an old channel of the Hawea River, downstream of Horseshoe Bend. The wetland is recharged by south-west flowing water from the Hawea River. 105
Type/Class: Not identified.
Size: 1.5 ha.
Altitude: 280-300 m above sea level.
Approximate location: Newcastle Road, 1.2 km Northeast of Alberttown. NZTM (centre point): E1299440 N5046110.
Regional Plan: Water for Otago | Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.18, Map F2.
Territorial Authority: Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Interactive map of Butterfield Wetland
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| A5 | Scarce in Otago in terms of its ecological or physical character. Scarce type of wetland: spring fed wetland. 90 |
| A1 - A4, A6 - A9 | No relevant information is currently held by the ORC. |
- Wetland provides for native fish, Galaxias and bullies, as well as waterfowl species. 90
90 Department of Conservation (2010) Comments on the Consultative Draft Proposed Plan Change 2 (Regionally Significant Wetlands) to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Department of Conservation - Otago Conservancy, Dunedin.
94 Department of Conservation – Photo Archive.
105 Wilson, S. (2012) Hawea Basin Groundwater Review, Otago Regional Council Report.
