Lake Alta

Lake Alta

Infobox_lake
lake_name = Lake Alta
image_lake = Lake Alta.jpg
caption_lake = In late April 2007, the snow is minimal. In winter it is frozen solid. the double cone peaks of The Remarkables are in the background.
image_bathymetry =
caption_bathymetry =
location = The Remarkables, South Island
coords = coord|45|3|50.78|S|168|48|35.52|E|type:waterbody_region:NZ|display=inline,title
type = Cirque lake
inflow = snow melt
outflow =
catchment =
basin_countries = New Zealand
length = 500 m
width = 250 m
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elevation = 1,800 m
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Lake Alta lies in The Remarkables near Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand.

The lake is approximately 500 metres by 250 metres in size and freezes over in the winter months. At this time it is used by skiers and snowboarders.


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