Lake Hawea

The ninth-largest lake in New Zealand is Lake Hwea. At a height of 348 meters, the lake is located in the Otago Region. It is 141 km2 in size and 392 meters deep. A Mori tribe that lived in the region before the Waitaha people is honored with the name Lake Hwea. The length of Lake Hwea is 35 kilometers from north to south. It is nourished by the Hunter River and is situated in a glacier valley created during the last ice age. The distance between the lakes at their closest point, a rocky ridge known as The Neck, is only 1000 meters.

A popular summer holiday place for individuals who like to be active while enjoying the great outdoors, Lake Hawea is only a short drive from Lake Wanaka. It is especially popular with kayaks, wind and kite surfers, and fishermen. The mountains that surround Lake Hawea are larger and steeper than those that surround most lakes in New Zealand, and they plunge directly into the lake's depths, creating a harsh and beautiful landscape. The Timaru River, which also offers fantastic hiking routes, picnic spaces, and campsites, feeds the lake and is home to some of the region's most breathtaking scenery. The water is still cold and inviting even during the hot summer months.

Location: Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago Region, South Island