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Id:
ZLL/0173
Class
Lake
Description
A man-made water body formed from damming Kapitia Creek, and covering approximately 2.4km². Approximately 3km south of Kumara and 19km northeast of Hokitika. Feature shown on: NZMS260 J32 Edition 1 1982; NZTopo50-BU19 524732
Public access to AZ
Via public road(s): Loopline Road; Larrikins Road; Stafford Loop Road; Otira Highway; 2 unnamed road(s)
Via park(s): Conservation Area - Lake Mudgie; Dillmanstown Amenity Area; Conservation Area - Dillmanstown; Okuku Scenic Reserve
Distance from nearest road
0.006km
Info Origin
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae advise that Kapitia is their tupuna (an ancestor). Associated with the creek, dam, hill of the same name.
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Region
Iwi
Ngāi Tahu country
Location
NZTM2000: 1452403, 5273288
Maidenhead
RE57oh
Area
220.4 ha
Active?
Yes
Valid From
1900-01-01

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