Description:

Complex of wetland gullies draining into Loch Loudon. ⁷⁶

Type/Class:

Fen. ²

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.

Other Information:

• Composition of red tussock (Chionochloa rubra) and Sphagnum sp. ²
  
  
• Part of the area includes QEII covenant 5/12/120.
  
  
• Wetland areas may also be a habitat for dusky galaxiids. ⁷⁶

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.

⁷⁶ Ingle, C. (2002) Final Wetland Site Visits. Internal Report. File RI 116/Object ID 00564411. Otago Regional Council, Dunedin.