Lake Matheson
| Lake Matheson | |
|---|---|
| Te Ara Kairaumati (Māori) | |
Lake Matheson | |
| Location | Fox Glacier, West Coast, South Island |
| Coordinates | 43°26′17″S 169°57′47″E / 43.43806°S 169.96306°E |
| Type | Monomictic dystrophic |
| Etymology | Local farmer Murdoch Matheson |
| Surface area | 30 ha (74 acres) |
| Average depth | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 100 m (330 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
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Lake Matheson (Māori: Te Ara Kairaumati) is a small glacial lake in South Westland, New Zealand, near the township of Fox Glacier. It was a traditional food-gathering place for local Māori. An easy walking track circles the lake, which is famous for its reflected views of Aoraki / Mount Cook and Mount Tasman.