Lake Matiri
Appearance
Lake Matiri | |
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Location | South Island |
Coordinates | 41°39′S 172°20′E / 41.650°S 172.333°E |
Primary inflows | Matiri River |
Primary outflows | Matiri River |
Basin countries | New Zealand |
Frozen | No |
Islands | None |
Settlements | Murchison |
Lake Matiri is a lake adjoining Kahurangi National Park in the northwest corner of New Zealand's South Island. The lake is part of the Matiri River.
Hydroelectric power scheme
[edit]Pioneer Energy Ltd purchased the Matiri Project from New Zealand Energy in 2014 and has now commenced construction of a hydroelectric power scheme on the lake outflow.
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]- Department of Conservation - Matiri Valley & 1000 Acre Plateau tramping information