Lake Alta

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
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. It is also used by divers from time to time who hold an annual ice dive there.