Lake Kaniere facts for kids
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Lake Kaniere
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 Lake Kaniere
Location in New Zealand
Lake Kaniere
Location in South Island
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| 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 |
| Surface area | 22 km2 (8.5 sq mi) |
Lake Kaniere is a glacial lake located on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, nearly 200 m deep and 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.
Images for kids
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1910 tourism postcard of the lake
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Painting by Alfred Walsh (1859–1916)
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Painting by Charles Blomfield (1848–1926)
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See also
In Spanish: Lago Kaniere para niños
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