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Southern lakes

Southern lakes

Southern lakes

As he journeyed down the South Island, the legendary explorer Rākaihautū created the major southern lakes with his kō or digging stick. Shown here is Lake Hāwea, with Lake Wānaka beyond.

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GNS Science
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Photograph by Lloyd Homer

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