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Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki - South Island
Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki are two of New Zealand's iconic glacial lakes, giving them their distinctive turquoise color. An almost obligatory stopover on the road between Queenstown and Christchurch.
Lake Tekapo
No hike
Depending on wish
4€ for Mont Jonh Road
Lake Tekapo is the better-known of the two lakes because of The Church of the Good Shepherd and its lupines lining the beach. This little church attracts a lot of people, even though it's closed.
For a bird's-eye view of the lake and Tekapo village, you can climb (on foot or by car) to the Mt John Observatory Viewpoint.
Access: on Route 8.
Lake Pukaki
No hike
Depending on wish
Free
A lake best known for its proximity to Mount Cook National Park. It runs alongside Aoraki Mount Cook Village. However, there is very little parking along the lake for photos. From Glentanner, it's a short walk to the lakeside.
Access: routes 8 and 80.
Lodging
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