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Minaret Bay Swamp
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Minaret Bay Swamp
Description:
Minaret Bay Swamp.
Type/Class:
Swamp. 2
Size:
23.2. ha.
Altitude:
280 - 300 m above sea level.
Approximate location:
31 km North of Wanaka.
NZTM (centre point): E1290300 N5074620
Regional Plan:
Water for Otago.
Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.105, Map F1.
Territorial Authority:
Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Recorded Values:
Value |
Description |
|---|---|
| A4 | High degree of wetland naturalness. |
| A5 | Scarce in Otago in terms of its ecological or physical character. Less than 15% of swamps remain in Otago. 2 |
| A1 - A3, A6 -A9 | No relevant information is currently held by the ORC. |
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.
Aerial view of Minaret Bay Swamp (March 2006)
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Page last updated 19 March 2024
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