Lake Gault

Lake Gault
Lake Gault
Lake Gault
Map
A map of New Zealand with a mark indicating the location of Lake Gault
A map of New Zealand with a mark indicating the location of Lake Gault
Lake Gault
LocationFox Glacier, West Coast, South Island
Coordinates43°25′49″S 169°59′05″E / 43.43028°S 169.98472°E / -43.43028; 169.98472
Surface area31.8 ha (79 acres)
Average depth14.5 m (48 ft)
Surface elevation333 m (1,093 ft)

Lake Gault is a small glacial lake in South Westland, New Zealand, near the township of Fox Glacier. A walking track from Lake Matheson leads to the lake, which is surrounded by mature native forest. A small hydro-electric power plant was constructed piping water from the lake to power a gold mining dredge at Gillespies Beach. Endangered Ōkārito kiwi (rowi) have been released into the wild around Lake Gault.