Lake Alta

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Lake Alta
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.
Location	The Remarkables, South Island
Coordinates	45°3′50.78″S 168°48′35.52″E / -45.0641056, 168.8098667Coordinates: 45°3′50.78″S 168°48′35.52″E / -45.0641056, 168.8098667
Lake type	Cirque lake
Primary inflows	snow melt
Basin countries	New Zealand
Max. length	500 m
Max. width	250 m
Surface elevation	1,800 m

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.