Lake Lyndon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Lyndon |
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 Lake Lyndon
Location in South Island
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| Location | Canterbury, South Island |
| Coordinates | 43°18′S 171°42′E / 43.300°S 171.700°E |
| Lake type | Glacial |
| Primary outflows | Acheron River |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface area | 0.88 km2 (0.34 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 18.3 m (60 ft) |
Lake Lyndon is a cool, small lake found in the Canterbury area of New Zealand. It's on the South Island, near a place called Porters Pass. You can find it along State Highway 73, as you head towards the amazing Southern Alps. Because it's quite high up and close to the mountains, Lake Lyndon often freezes solid in winter. It's a pretty sight!
This lake is about an hour's drive from Christchurch. It's a very popular spot for fishing, especially for rainbow trout. The trout here are doing really well! This is because the lake has lots of oxygen weed beds. These weeds provide plenty of food for the fish.
Exploring Lake Lyndon
Lake Lyndon is mostly surrounded by the Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park. This park is a beautiful natural area. The Acheron River starts at Lake Lyndon and flows into the larger Rakaia River.
Nearby Mountains
There are also some cool mountains close to the lake. Mount Lyndon is to the west of the lake. To the north, you can see Castle Hill Peak. These mountains add to the stunning views around Lake Lyndon.
A Railway Idea
A long time ago, people thought about building a railway line near Lake Lyndon. This railway, called the Midland Line, was planned to go to the Westland area. One idea was for the railway to follow the eastern side of Lake Lyndon. However, the railway that was actually built took a different path. It went more directly to a place called Cass and didn't pass by the lake.
Images for kids
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Lake Lyndon in winter
