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Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve field trip

West Coast region

Lake Kaniere. Photo: John Mazey.

Lake Kaniere

Map of New Zealand showing the West Coast region of the South Island.

Lake Kaniere is a beautiful lake located 19 km east of Hokitika on the West Coast.

There are several picnic places and one camping area, numerous short walks including two walkways.

The tracks and environmental issues at Lake Kaniere present a range of learning experiences for teachers to achieve a range of curriculum objectives. The teaching resource contains background information on the natural and human history and uses of Lake Kaniere and suggestions for class and site-based activities.

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Teaching resource

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Highlights:

Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve

Lake Kaniere is one of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand. There are several picnic places and one camping area, numerous short walks including two walkways and the lake offers opportunity for a number of water sports.

Historic Kaniere Water Race

As technology evolved, one thing stayed the same. Learn about the humble stalwart that helped miners turn water into gold, and today provides locals with power.

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Publications

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2012 Meridian sustainability calendar (PDF, 1100K)

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LEARNZ website Register for a conservation/biodiversity virtual field trip

Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species

View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen

Contacts

For more information:

Contact your local DOC office

Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz