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Description: Several peaty wetlands occurring in depressions among the basement bedrock. These wetlands occur in distinct steps with a significant stream linking two large wetland areas. Makarora-Lake Hawea Road (SH6) transects the area occupied by the wetlands. 90
Type/Class: Not identified.
Size: 11.4 ha.
Altitude: 320 - 340 m above sea level.
Approximate location: Approx. 1km Northwest of the intersection of Makarora-Lake Hawea Road (SH6) and Meads Road, Hawea. NZTM (centre point): E1296510 N5072680.
Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.150, Map F2.
Territorial Authority: Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Value | Description |
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A3 | High diversity of wetland habitat types. Shrubland dominated wetlands, sedge and rush dominated wetland, and tall raupo dominated wetland. 90 |
A4 | High degree of wetland naturalness. Although many exotic plants are present, the wetlands retain a high degree of natural character. 90 |
A1, A2, A5 - A9 | No relevant information is currently held by the ORC. |
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.