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Description
Lake Elterwater is a brilliant place to pull in while driving along SH1 between Kaikōura and Te Waiharakeke/Blenheim. Consistent presence of Black Swan, Australian Shoveler, Eurasian Coot, White-faced Heron, New Zealand Scaup, Grey Teal, Great Crested Grebe and often Royal Spoonbill and New Zealand Dabchick.
There is also a semi-resident pair of Hoary-headed Grebe for the past few years, and a chance of seeing Spotless Crake and Baillon's Crake. There is a small dock/observation platform extending into the lake, providing excellent views into the reeds and swampy logs.
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Access
This is adjacent to SH1, so most access will be by car or bicycle. It might not be safe to walk to it unless you have plotted a walking path across paddocks in advance. Primary access is along a busy highway.