Lake Paringa (Māori: Tāwhiriraupō) is a small lake 50 kilometres north of Haast on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.[1]

Lake Paringa
Tāwhiriraupō
Tāwhiriraupō (Māori)
A still lake in the early morning with patchy mist, surrounded by forest
Lake Paringa in the morning mist
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Location of Lake Paringa
Location of Lake Paringa
Lake Paringa
LocationWestland District, West Coast Region, South Island
Coordinates43°43′S 169°24′E / 43.717°S 169.400°E / -43.717; 169.400
Primary inflowsThe Windbag, Collie Creek, Hambone Creek, Jamie Creek, Waihuka Stream, Tui Stream
Primary outflowsHall River
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Surface elevation16 metres (52 ft)

The Hall River drains its waters from the Lake Paringa. The Hall River flows to east and meets the Paringa River.[1]

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