Lake Manuherekia - A Glimpse into our Prehistoric Past

6:30pm Thursday 30 May at Clyde Museum

Guest Speaker:  Honorary Professor Daphne Lee, Otago University
Entry by koha-donation with proceeds going to Clyde Museum

Step back in time, around 19–16 million years ago, and explore the prehistoric marvel that was Lake Manuherekia in Central Otago. Encompassing a vast 5,600 square kilometres, this ancient lake dominated the landscape, shaping the region into a haven for diverse life forms. The lake teemed with water birds, fish and  crocodilians, and it was surrounded by forests of ferns, palms, conifers, beech and she-oaks - creating a vibrant ecosystem in a climate that mirrored the subtropics.