Description:

Samson Hill Marshes.

Type/Class:

Marsh and Swamp. ²

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.

Other Information:

• Composition of Juncus sp., shrubs, 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.