Lammermoor Range facts for kids
The Lammermoor Range is a group of rugged hills found in a region called Central Otago, in the southern part of New Zealand.
These hills stretch for about 30 kilometres (about 18 miles) towards the northeast. They start near the Lammerlaw Range and end close to the Sutton Salt Lake. This lake separates the Lammermoor Range from the southern end of the Rock and Pillar Range. The small Taieri River flows through these hills and along their northwest side.
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Where is the Lammermoor Range?
The Lammermoor Range is located in the Central Otago area of New Zealand. It is a natural landform that runs for about 30 kilometres.
Nearby Natural Features
The range is connected to other important natural areas:
- It starts near the Lammerlaw Range.
- It ends close to the Sutton Salt Lake.
- The Sutton Salt Lake separates it from the Rock and Pillar Range.
- The Taieri River flows through the Lammermoor Range.
How the Lammermoor Range Got Its Name
The name "Lammermoor" comes from the Lammermuir Hills in Scotland. It's thought that the name was also influenced by a famous book called The Bride of Lammermoor by Walter Scott. This story is set in the Scottish hills.
Past Plans for the Range
The Lammermoor Range was once chosen for a very large wind farm project called Project Hayes. A wind farm is a place with many wind turbines that create electricity from the wind. This project caused a lot of discussion and was eventually stopped in 2012.
Wildlife in the Lammermoor Range
The Lammermoor Range is a special place for wildlife. It is one of only two places where the Burgan skink has been found. The Burgan skink is a small lizard that is considered "Nationally Endangered." This means there are very few of them left in the world, and they need protection.
