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Butterfield Wetland
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Butterfield Wetland
Description:
An oxbow wetland formed in an old channel of the Hawea River, downstream of Horseshoe Bend. The wetland is recharged by south-west flowing water from the Hawea River. 105
Type/Class:
Not identified.
Size:
1.5 ha.
Altitude:
280-300 m above sea level.
Approximate location:
Newcastle Road, 1.2 km Northeast of Alberttown.
NZTM (centre point): E1299440 N5046110.
Regional Plan:
Water for Otago.
Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.18, Map F2.
Territorial Authority:
Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Recorded Values:
Value |
Description |
|---|---|
A5 |
Scarce in Otago in terms of its ecological or physical character. Scarce type of wetland: spring fed wetland. 90 |
A1 - A4, A6 - A9 |
No relevant information is currently held by the ORC. |
Other Information:
- Wetland provides for native fish, Galaxias and bullies, as well as waterfowl species. 90
References:
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.
94 Department of Conservation – Photo Archive.
105 Wilson, S. (2012) Hawea Basin Groundwater Review, Otago Regional Council Report.
