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Notable lake · Chatham Islands Territory, Southland

Long Pond

Long Pond is a lake in Chatham Islands Territory, Southland.

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Long Pond: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Long Pond

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Long Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -43.87722, -176.41503. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Long Pond full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Long Pond yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Long Pond?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Long Pond?

    Nearby: Hanson Bay (beach, 4 km), Te Whanga Lagoon (lake, 7 km), Hāpūpū / J M Barker Historic Reserve (sanctuary, 12 km), Petre Bay (beach, 18 km), Matarakau (viewpoint, 21 km), Nikau Bush Conservation Area (sanctuary, 22 km).

    Is Long Pond worth visiting?

    Long Pond is listed as a notable lake in Southland on Spotwander.