Lake Alta
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| Lake Alta | |
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| 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 |
| Coordinates | 45°3′50.78″S 168°48′35.52″E / 45.0641056°S 168.8098667°ECoordinates: 45°3′50.78″S 168°48′35.52″E / 45.0641056°S 168.8098667°E |
| 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.
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