Abel Lake (New Zealand)

Abel Lake
Location South Island
Coordinates 43°20′28″S 170°38′18″E / 43.3410°S 170.6383°E / -43.3410; 170.6383Coordinates: 43°20′28″S 170°38′18″E / 43.3410°S 170.6383°E / -43.3410; 170.6383
Primary inflows Abel Glacier
Basin countries New Zealand
Surface area 6.6 hectares (16 acres)
Surface elevation 968 metres (3,176 ft)

Abel Lake is a small lake in the Westland region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located in the Southern Alps, 35 kilometres (22 mi) east of Franz Josef and is fed by the Abel Glacier. A short stream links the lake with the Perth River.[1]

References

  1. New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map series sheet BW17 – Harihari


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