Lake Kaniere
| Lake Kaniere | |
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Lake Kaniere | |
| Location | Westland District, West Coast Region, South Island |
| Coordinates | 42°50′S 171°09′E / 42.833°S 171.150°E |
| Primary outflows | Kaniere River |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Max. length | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
| Max. width | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 195 m (640 ft) |
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Lake Kaniere is a glacial lake located on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Nearly 200 metres (660 ft) deep, the lake is surrounded on three sides by mountains and mature rimu forest. It is regarded by many as the most beautiful of the West Coast lakes, and is a popular tourist and leisure destination.