Description:

Kuriwao Saddle Fen Complex.

Type/Class:

Fen. ²

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:

Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.74, Map F49.

Territorial Authority:

Clutha District Council.

Other Information:

• Part of the area includes QEII Covenant 5/12/114.
  
  
• Composition of red tussock (Chionochloa rubra) and pasture. ²

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.

⁵¹ Otago Regional Council – Photo Archive.

Aerial View of Kuriwao Saddle Fen Complex (March 2006)

Kuriwao Saddle Fen Complex (2007) ⁵¹