Description:

A groundwater seep formed by the intersection of the groundwater table with an old embayment in the river channel. ¹⁰⁵

Type/Class:

Marsh. ²

Size:

1.4 ha.

Altitude:

280-320 m above sea level.

Approximate location:

4.3 km South of the intersection of Newcastle Road and Butterfield Road, Hawea.
NZTM (centre point): E1303540 N504342.

Regional Plan:

Water for Otago.
Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.20, Map F3.

Territorial Authority:

Queenstown Lakes District Council.

Other Information:

• The wetland probably receives additional recharge from runoff. ¹⁰⁵
  
  
• The water table is likely to fall below the base of the wetland during summer. ¹⁰⁵

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.

⁹⁴ Department of Conservation – Photo Archive.

¹⁰⁵ Wilson, S. (2012) Hawea Basin Groundwater Review, Otago Regional Council Report.

Aerial View of Campbells Reserve Pond Margins (March 2006)

Campbells Reserve Pond Margins (January 2010) ⁹⁴