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Clutha District Wetlands

    

1. Akatore Creek Swamp
10. Black Swamp
11. Blackcleugh Burn Swamp
13. Blair Fen
14. Blair Swamp
17. Bungtown Bog
19. Camp Stream Swamp
21. Cannibal Bay Road Swamp
22. Catlins River Wetland
24. Cheetwood Road Wetlands
27. Clifton Hill Marshes
28. Clutha Matau Wetlands
29. Clutha River Mouth Lagoon
33. Culcairn Oxbow Marsh
38. Dunvegan Fen Complex
39. East Benhar Swamp
41. False Islet Wetland Management Area
43. Finegand Lagoon Marsh
47. Frasers Stream Headwaters Marsh Complex
51. Glendhu Swamp
54. Governors Point Swamp
56. Harrington Mill Road Swamp
59. Hazeldale Fens
62. Hukihuki Swamp
63. Hungerford Point Saltmarsh
67. John O'Groats Hill Fen
74. Kuriwao Saddle Fen Complex
77. Lake Tuakitoto Wetland
78. Lake Wilkie Swamp
81. Lenz Reserve Wetlands
84. Loch Loudon Fen Complex
85. Loch Luella Fen Complex
87. Lower Coutts Gully Swamp
91. Macfarlane Road Oxbow Swamp
92. Maclennan River Podocarp Swamp Complex
94. Malones Dam Margins
95. Marana Swamp
103. Measly Beach Wetland Complex
109. Molyneux Bay Swamp
117. Otanomomo Tuatiki Reserve
124. Pomahaka River Oxbow Marsh (Dalvey School Road)
125. Pomahaka River Oxbow Marsh (Koi Creek)
126. Ratanui Swamp
131. Rocky Hill Tidal Marshes
132. Samson Hill Marshes
139. Stirling Marsh Complex
140. Stuarts Marsh
144. Tahakopa Bay Podocarp Swamp
145. Tahakopa Marsh Complex
146. Tahakopa River Bogs
148. Tautuku River Mouth Marsh
151. Three Stones Fen Complex
153. Tokomairiro River Swamp
157. Trig Y Fens
158. Two Stone Hill Stream Swamp
160. Upper Tahakopa Swamps
167. Waipori/Waihola Wetland Complex
168. Wairepo Creek Marsh Complex
170. Willowburn Bog
172. Cairn Road Bog
Coutts Gully Swamp
Three Stones Fen Complex
Waipori/Waihola Wetland Complex

     

 

Akatore Creek Swamp

Description: Extensive area of saltmarsh and swamp above coastal marine area south of Akatore Creek. Type/Class: Swamp/saltmarsh, bog. Size: 54.9 ha. Altitude: 0-10 m above sea level. Approximate location: Intersection of Akatore Road and Akatore Creek Road, Taieri Beach. NZTM (centre point): E1381790 N4891290. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no. 1, Map F42. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Black Swamp

A cushion-plant bog with large peat dome, wire rush (Empodisma minus), sedges, herbs and scrubs. Approximate location: 2.4 km Northwest of intersection of Black Swamp Road and Fleets Road, Milton. Read more

Blackcleugh Burn Swamp

Red tussock swamp in the upper valley floor of the Blackcleugh Burn, on the east side of the Blue Mountains. 6.3 km Northwest of the intersection of Blackcleugh Road and Rongahere Road, Lawrence. Read more

Blair Fen

Description: Blair Fen. Type/Class: Fen. Size: 13.4 ha. Altitude: 80 - 100 m above sea level. Approximate location: Tahakopa Valley Road, 20 km Northwest of Papatowai. NZTM (centre point): E1312050 N4847020. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.13, Map F31. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Blair Swamp

Description: Blair Swamp. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 1.0 ha. Altitude: 80-100 m above sea level. Approximate location: Tahakopa Valley Road, 20 km Northwest of Papatowai. NZTM (centre point): E1311300 N4847500. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.14, Map F31. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Bungtown Bog

Description: A small area of swamp, including a peat dome. Type/Class: Bog. Size: 17.6 ha. Altitude: 420-460 m above sea level. Approximate location: Waipori Road, 7 km Southwest of Mitchells Flat Road, Lawrence. NZTM (centre point): E1351530 N4916200. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.17, Map 47. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Camp Stream Swamp

Description: Camp Stream Swamp. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 7.6 ha. Altitude: 20-40 m above sea level. Approximate location: 2.5 km Northeast of the intersection of Lakeside Road and Taratu Road, Kaitangata. NZTM (centre point): E1358300 N4873910. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.19, Map F40. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Cannibal Bay Road Swamp

Description: Large wetland surrounded by mature podocarp-rate forest and secondary broadleaf-podocarp (kowhai) forest near Cannibal Bay, Catlins. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 7.9 ha. Altitude: 0-40 m above sea level. Approximate location: 6 km Southeast of intersection of Cannibal Bay Road and Owaka Highway, Owaka. NZTM: E1349780 N4849230. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.21, Map F36. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Catlins River Wetland

Description: A large area of shrub wetland, with kahikatea (Dacrycarpus dacrydioides) and silver beech (Nothofagus menziesii) remnants, on either side of the lower Catlins River. Type/Class: Bog. Size: 44.2 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: 5 km Southwest of Owaka. NZTM (centre point): E1338850 N4846370. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.22, Map F33. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Cheetwood Road Wetlands

Description: Three discrete areas of rush, sedge and flax swamp, beside the Puerua deviation channel, near the mouth of the Clutha River/Mata-Au. Type/Class: Swamp and Fen. Size: 29.5 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: 2 km South of the intersection of Kaka Point Road and Owaka Highway, Balclutha. NZTM (centre point): E1347720 N4865540. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.24, Map F38. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Clifton Hill Marshes

Description: Clifton Hill Marshes. Type/Class: Marsh. Size: 4.1 ha. Altitude: 140 - 160 m above sea level. Approximate location: Northeast of the intersection of Seddon Hill Road and Swamp Road, Tapanui. NZTM (centre point): E1304710 N4907290. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.27, Map F29. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Clutha Matau Wetlands

Description: Clutha Matau Wetlands. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 20.9 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: Mouth of Clutha River/Mata-Au, adjacent to the Matau (northern) branch of the river, Centre Road, Inch Clutha. NZTM (centre point): E1355530 N4865460. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.28, Map F37. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Culcairn Oxbow Marsh

Description: Culcairn Oxbow Marsh. Type/Class: Marsh. Size: 8.4 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: South West of intersection of Hislop Road and Centre Road, Inch Clutha. NZTM (centre point): E1349800 N4871500. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.33, Map F38. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Dunvegan Fen Complex

Description: Small ponds on valley floor. Type/Class: Fen/Bog. Size: 87.3 ha. Altitude: 200 - 240 m above sea level. Approximate location: North and west of the intersection of Slopedown Road and Dodds Road, Clinton. NZTM (centre point): E1310470 N4869280. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.38, Map F34. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

East Benhar Swamp

Densely vegetated rectangular swamp dominated by flax and sedge, near to Lake Tuakitoto Wetlands. Approximate location: Benhar Road, Benhar. Read more

False Islet Wetland Management Area

Description: Moist hollow on sandflats behind foredunes. Type/Class: Marsh. Size: 40.0 ha. Altitude: 0–60 m above sea level. Approximate location: 7 km South East of Owaka. NZTM (centre point): E1350500 N4848100. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.41, Map F36. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Finegand Lagoon Marsh

Description: Finegand Lagoon Marsh. Type/Class: Marsh. Size: 5.8 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: Located approximately 3km south of Balclutha. East of the intersection of Owaka Highway and Koau Road, Balclutha. NZTM (centre point): E1348900 N4870000. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.43, Map F38. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Frasers Stream Headwaters Marsh Complex

Description: Frasers Stream Headwaters Marsh Complex. Type/Class: Marsh. Size: 26.1 ha. Altitude: 60 - 80 m above sea level. Approximate location: 6 km Northeast of the intersection of Lakeside Road and Taratu Road, Kaitangata. NZTM (centre point): E1360600 N4877000. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.47, Map F40. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Glendhu Swamp

Description: Glendhu Swamp. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 22.1 ha. Altitude: 340 - 380 m above sea level. Approximate location: 8 km North of Lawrence. NZTM (centre point): E1341590 N4917680. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.51, Map F28. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Governors Point Swamp

Description: A wetland area including river terrace and gully floor plant communities on the western side of the Taieri River, about 2 km from its mouth. Type/Class: Forest swamp. Size: 2.5 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: 1.3 km Northwest of the intersection of Finlayson Road and Marine Parade, Milton. NZTM (centre point): E1381910 N4897140. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.54, Map F43. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Harrington Mill Road Swamp

Description: Harrington Mill Road Swamp. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 1.4 ha. Altitude: 20 - 40 m above sea level. Approximate location: 4 km West of the intersection of Tahakopa Valley Road and Dewe Road, Papatowai. NZTM (centre point): E1319080 N4843420. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.56, Map F31. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Hazeldale Fens

Description: Palustrine wetland complex comprising a fen area that occurs in a shallow depression, a swamp adjacent to a large pond and a smaller area of boggy tussock lands. Type/Class: Fen, Bog and Swamp. Size: 9.6 ha. Altitude: 280 - 320 m above sea level. Approximate location: 1.5 km Southwest of the intersection of Hazeldale Road and Owaka Valley Road, Clinton. NZTM (centre point): E1318420 N4867270. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.59, Map F49. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Hukihuki Swamp

Description: A coastal rush/sedge/podocarp swamp. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 18.6 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: 2 km Southwest of the intersection of Chaslands Highway and Cathedral Caves Road, Chaslands. NZTM (centre point): E1321000 N4831500. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.62, Map F32. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Hungerford Point Saltmarsh

Hungerford Point Saltmarsh contains high botanical value and adjacent coastal forest located near the mouth of the Catlins Lake. Read more

John O'Groats Hill Fen

Description: Area of copper tussock swamp at the head of the West Branch of Back Stream, adjacent to John O’Groats Hill, on the east side of the Blue Mountains. Type/Class: Fen. Size: 22.5 ha. Altitude: 300 - 600 m above sea level. Approximate location: 6.3 km Northwest of the intersection of Blackcleugh Road and Rongahere Road, Lawrence. NZTM (centre point): E1322560 N4910650. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.67, Map F28. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Kuriwao Saddle Fen Complex

Description: Kuriwao Saddle Fen Complex. Type/Class: Fen. Size: 79.6 ha. Altitude: 280 - 360 m above sea level. Approximate location: 1.5 km South of the intersection of Owaka Valley Road and Lochindorb Runs Road, Clinton. NZTM (centre point): E1320660 N4865330. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.74, Map F49. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Lake Tuakitoto Wetland

Description: A large lowland lake and adjoining swamp, near the coast north of the Clutha River/Mata-Au Mouth. Fed from the inflow of Lovells Creek at the northern end of the wetland. Best remaining example of a previously widespread wetland type. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 544.0 ha Altitude: 0-20 m above sea level. Approximate location: Lakeside Road, 2 km East of Benhar. NZTM (centre point): E1354600 N4877300. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.77, Map F39. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Lake Wilkie Swamp

Description: A wetland on the coastal terrace behind Tautuku Beach and part of the lower Tautuku River Valley. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 2.1 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: 1 km Southwest of the intersection of Tautuku Beach Road and Chaslands Highway, Papatowai. NZTM (centre point): E1327180 N4835320. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.78, Map F32. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Lenz Reserve Wetlands

Description: Swamp/bog wetlands within the Lenz Private Scenic Reserve, 34 km South of Owaka, in the Fleming River Valley. Type/Class: Swamp and marsh. Size: 68.2 ha. Altitude: 0–20 m above sea level. Approximate location: Chaslands Highway, 3.5 km Southwest of Papatowai. NZTM (centre point): E1325940 N4835750. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.81, Map F32. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Loch Loudon Fen Complex

Description: Complex of wetland gullies draining into Loch Loudon. Type/Class: Fen. Size: 33.3 ha. Altitude: 400 - 440 m above sea level. Approximate location: Waipori Falls Road, 21 km Northeast of Lawrence. NZTM (centre point): E1363400 N4914100. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.84, Map F46. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Loch Luella Fen Complex

Description: Red tussock (Chionochloa rubra) wetland, swamps and ponds on the floodplain of the upper Pioneer Stream, south of the western arm of Lake Mahinerangi, and draining into Loch Luella. Type/Class: Fen and Swamp. Size: 871.0 ha. Altitude: 400-500 m above sea level. Approximate location: 5 km Southeast of the intersection of Mitchells Flat Road and Waipori Falls Road, Lawrence. NZTM (centre point): E1362200 N4915100. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.85, Maps F46 & F47. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council . Read more

Macfarlane Road Oxbow Swamp

Description: Macfarlane Road Oxbow Swamp. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 2.09 ha. Altitude: 40-60 m above sea level. Approximate location: 2.3 km South of the intersection of Burkes Ford Road and MacFarlane Road, Clinton. NZTM (centre point): E1323150 N4891860. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.91, Maps F30. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Maclennan River Podocarp Swamp Complex

Description: Riparian white pine/kahikatea (Dacrycarpus dacrydioides), silver beech (Nothofagus menziesii) forest and niggerhead/pūkio (Carex secta) swamp adjacent to Maclennan River. Type/Class: Swamp and Marsh. Size: 117.7 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: 2.5 km Northeast of Papatowai. NZTM (centre point): E1330400 N4840100. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.92, Map F50. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Malones Dam Margins

Description: Malones Dam Margins . Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 2.1 ha. Altitude: 220 - 240 m above sea level. Approximate location: Southeast of the intersection of Phoenix Dam Road and Old Waipori Road, Lawrence. NZTM (centre point): E1345710 N4912760. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no. 94, Map F28. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Marana Swamp

Description: Marana Swamp. Type/Class: Swamp. 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. Read more

Measly Beach Wetland Complex

Description: Measly Beach Wetland Complex. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 46.0 ha Altitude: 0 - 40 m above sea level. Approximate location: 2.6 km Southwest of the intersection of Toko Mouth Road and Toko Mouth Domain, Milton. NZTM (centre point): E1367280 N4873190. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.103, Map F41. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Molyneux Bay Swamp

Description: A moderately large rush and sedge swamp area near the mouth of the Clutha River/Mata-Au. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 149.9 ha. Altitude: 0 – 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: East of the intersection of Kaka Point Road and Port Molyneux Road, Kaka Point. NZTM (centre point): E1353000 N4861400. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.109, Map F37. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Otanomomo Tuatiki Reserve

Description: A small pond and swamp area within the Otanomomo Tuatiki Scientific Reserve. The only reserved stand of alluvial plain podocarp (Podocarpus sp.) forest in the Otago Land District. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 37.5 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: Southeast of the intersection of Kaka Point Road and Owaka Highway, Balclutha. NZTM (centre point): E1348600 N4867800. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.117, Map F33. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Pomahaka River Oxbow Marsh (Dalvey School Road)

Description: One of several old river oxbows on eastern side of Pomahaka River. Type/Class: Marsh. Size: 3.6 ha. Altitude: 100 - 120 m above sea level. Approximate location: 0.1 km West of the intersection of Pomahaka Road and Dalvey School Road, Tapanui. NZTM (centre point): E1308460 N4900370. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.124, Map F29. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Pomahaka River Oxbow Marsh (Koi Creek)

Description: Pomahaka River Oxbow Marsh (Koi Creek). Type/Class: Marsh. Size: 2.0 ha. Altitude: 100 - 120 m above sea level. Approximate location: 1.7 km Southwest of the intersection of Pomahaka Road and Koi Flat Road, Tapanui. NZTM (centre point): E1307750 N4896530. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.125, Map F29. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Ratanui Swamp

Description: Swamp area at the edge of the Catlins Lake and Estuary and located within the Catlins Lake Scenic Reserve. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 5.4 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: Immediately North and Northeast of the intersection of Purakanui Falls Road and Lakeside Road, 5 km Southwest of Owaka. NZTM (centre point): E1341270 N4845900. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.126, Map F33. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Rocky Hill Tidal Marshes

Description: An area of wetland including marsh and river terrace plant communities on both sides of the Taieri River, about 3 km from its mouth. Type/Class: Tidal marsh. Size: 3.2 ha. Altitude: 0 - 40 m above sea level. Approximate location: 2.7 km Northwest of the intersection of Finlayson Road and Marine Parade, Milton. NZTM (centre point): E1381250 N4898030. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.131, Map F43. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Samson Hill Marshes

Description: Samson Hill Marshes. Type/Class: Marsh and Swamp. Size: 8.4 ha. Altitude: 0 - 40 m above sea level. Approximate location: 400 m East and 1.4 km Southeast of the intersection of Chaslands Highway and Waipati Road, Chaslands. NZTM (centre point): E1315190 N4833190. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland no.132, Map F31. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Stirling Marsh Complex

Description: Stirling Marsh Complex. Type/Class: Marsh, fen. Size: 11.1 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: 1.5 km North of the intersection of Storer Road and Kaitangata Highway, Stirling. NZTM (centre point): E1353400 N4874050. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.139, Map F39. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Stuarts Marsh

Description: Stuarts Marsh. Type/Class: Marsh. Size: 20.8 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: 1 km South of Mouats Saddle Road and Centre Road, Papatowai. NZTM (centre point): E1327600 N4839900. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.140, Map F50. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Tahakopa Bay Podocarp Swamp

Description: Swamp forests within Tahakopa Bay Scenic Reserve, inland of Tahakopa Bay, between the lower Maclennan River and the coast. Type/Class: Forest Swamp. Size: 4.8 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: 2 km Northeast of Papatowai. NZTM (centre point): E1331400 N4838900. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.144, Map F50. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Tahakopa Marsh Complex

Description: Tahakopa Marsh Complex. Type/Class: Marsh. Size: 4.0 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: Southeast of the intersection of Tahakopa Valley Road and Dewe Road, Papatowai. NZTM (centre point): E1323620 N4842130. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.145, Map F36. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Tahakopa River Bogs

Description: Estuarine swamp, saltmarsh and rush/sedge/flax/podocarp (Podocarpus sp.) bog above the coastal marine area near mouth of Tahakopa River, adjacent to Papatowai township. Type/Class: Swamp, Bog and Tidal Marsh. Size: 185.9 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: South of intersection of Mouats Saddle Road and Centre Road, Papatowai. NZTM (centre point): E1326660 N4840430. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.146, Map F54. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Tautuku River Mouth Marsh

Description: A large area of wetlands on the coastal terrace behind Tautuku Beach and part of the lower Tautuku River Valley. Type/Class: Marsh and Swamp. Size: 50.1 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: 2.9 km Southwest of the intersection of Tautuku Beach Road and Chaslands Highway, Papatowai. NZTM (centre point): E1325400 N4834500. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.148, Map F32. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Tokomairiro River Swamp

Description: Areas of rush/sedge/flax fresh water swamp adjacent to the Tokomairiro Estuary and the main river channel landward of the coastal marine area boundary. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 174.5 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: 1.5 km North of the intersection of Toko Mouth Domain Road and Coast Road, Milton. NZTM (centre point): E1371590 N4879480. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.153, Map F48. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Trig Y Bogs

Two lowland valley floor wetlands at close distance (300 m) from each other. The western-most wetland is predominantly a raised bog wetland, but has a fen character where water flows between two peat domes. The western side of this wetland is bounded by cultivated land, while a tributary of the Mokoreta River flows along the eastern margin. The eastern wetland is a slightly raised bog but varies in composition. This wetland is currently surrounded by a row of mature pine trees and the wetland and trees are fenced to exclude stock. Read more

Two Stone Hill Stream Swamp

Description: Two Stone Hill Stream Swamp. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 5.2 ha. Altitude: 0 - 40 m above sea level. Approximate location: 3 km Northeast of the intersection of Lakeside Road and Taratu Road, Kaitangata. NZTM (centre point): E1358160 N4874810. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.158, Map F40. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Upper Tahakopa Swamps

Description: Upper Tahakopa Swamps. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 23.3 ha. Altitude: 200 - 220 m above sea level. Approximate location: 6.5 km Southeast of the intersection of Slopedown Road and Morven Road, Clinton. NZTM (centre point): E1310800 N4855500. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.160, Map F31. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Wairepo Creek Marsh Complex

Description: Wairepo Creek Marsh Complex. Type/Class: Marsh. Size: 45.7 ha. Altitude: 220 - 280 m above sea level. Approximate location: 7.5 km Northwest of the intersection of Cairn Road and Chloris Pass Road, Owaka NZTM: E1319640 N4858760. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.168, Map F34. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Willowburn Bog

Description: Willowburn Bog. Type/Class: Bog. Size: 4.3 ha. Altitude: 180 - 200 m above sea level. Approximate location: 1.5 km East of the intersection of Old Coach Road and Dodds Road, Clinton. NZTM (centre point): E1310860 N4874450. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.170, Map F30. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Cairn Road Bog

Description: Extensive wetland complex located near a tributary of the Waipahi River. The wetland complex is characterised by bog wetlands scattered throughout the site, with fen wetlands occupying most of the shallow gullies between the raised bog domes. Type/Class: Bog and Fen. Size: 59.97 ha. Altitude: 220 - 260 m above sea level. Approximate location: Junction of Slopedown Road and Cairn Road, Clinton. NZTM (centre point): E1309140 N4865530. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.172, Map F35. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Coutts Gully Swamp

Description: Fresh–brackish water swamp near mouth of Duckbend Creek, southwest of mouth of Taieri River. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 33.0 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: Southwest of the intersection of Moturata Road and Sawmill Road, Milton. NZTM (centre point): E1382720 N4894260. Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.87, Maps F42. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Three Stones Fen Complex

Description: Palustrine wetland complex made up of eight areas of red tussock dominated fen. Type/Class: Fen. Size: 58.1 ha. Altitude: 260 - 300 m above sea level. Approximate location: 1 km North of the intersection of Owaka Valley Road and Lochindorb Runs Road, Clinton. NZTM (centre point): E1321880 N4867950. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.151, Map F49. Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council. Read more

Waipori/Waihola Wetland Complex

Description: The wetland complex consists of two large shallow lakes, Waipori (220 ha) and Waihola (640 ha) and an extensive system of lagoons, ponds, vegetated islands, channels and swamps, situated on the lower Taieri Plain, 30 km south-west of Dunedin. Inflows are from the Waipori River, the Meggatburn, Boundary Creek and several man made drains. The wetlands drain into the Waipori River, then into the Taieri River. Type/Class: Swamp. Size: 2084 ha. Altitude: 0 - 20 m above sea level. Approximate location: West of the intersection of Titri Road and Taieri Plains Highway, Milton. NZTM (centre point): E1375300 N4900600. Regional Plan: Water for Otago Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.167, Maps F44 & 45. Territorial Authority: Dunedin City Council. Read more

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