The most picturesque scenery ever, this stunning turquoise coloured lake is nestled below Aoraki/Mt Cook and its surrounding alps. The outside temperature was rising as we drove through Central Otago, over Lindis Pass to Lake Pukaki, enroute to Christchurch. Pukaki offered a welcome cool down opportunity as we gingerly negotiated the piled up boulders that border it. A must see attraction!
Heaven on Earth.....unspoilt....get there before it gets commercialised like Lake Tekapo !We stayed in a Home Stay overlooking the lake just off the Mount Cook highway....wonderful !Utter tranquility and a feasts for the eyes and soul...unforgettable ,,
Drove past this enroute to Mt Cook. What a beautiful colour! The drive was most pleasant, all along the side of this lake.
Awesome photo opportunities all around the lake, on the main road and close to it. The colour of the water is unique. Well worth the stop.
We stayed down by the waters of this beautiful lake, freedom camping in a self contained campervan. The views are lovely only marred by the fact the clouds were over the top of Mount Cook. Even so the waters were amazing. There is an i site just over the bridge.
Lake Pukaki is a must see if on a journey around NZ's South Island. We stopped on our journey between Queenstown and Christchurch, via Lake Tekapo. The colour of the water is unbelievable, seriously no need for filters on your shots, due to its proximity to the mountains.The mountain range, which includes Mt Cook, give the vista that extra special backdrop and add to the experience.Do not expect much in the way of facilities when you stop in the layby though except for a steady flow of similar tourists. It will likely be a quick stop here so don't plan a full day around it.
接下来便是新西兰之行我认为最美丽的一个湖--Lake Pukaki。它位于Tekapo与Twizel之间,是一个内含天然矿物质的高山湖泊,所以湖水在阳光下会呈现奶蓝色。湖边没有人,一切都那么静谧。那天的阳光格外耀眼,层层白云从远处的雪山后露出来,在湖面形成倒影。湖光山色,一切都美的那么不真实。坐在湖边不想动,就让时间肆意流逝吧。好吧,我已经玩HIGH了。 美景当前一定要犯二!相信我多发一些图片大家应该没意见吧。哎内个谁,跟那儿摆什么POSE呢,装! 湖边的石滩,真适合打水飘儿。小伙伴们玩起来,话说我真不会…来来来,大家来找找看石滩中有谁?一直围着我们要吃的,可惜面包在车里没拿下来。结束语是亲密合影,哈哈。
Take a break here - get away for the road - bring a picnic - enjoy the quietness - sit back and enjoy one of New Zealand's most stunning lakes. The colour is amazing and will not disappoint. Views on clear days right to Mt. Cook.
Lake Tekapo receives all the tourist hype, but Lake Pukaki gets my vote for scenic beauty. The lake fairly shouts "turquoise!" And the view of Mt. Cook--absolutely stunning. And the best part--there's no one there. You can also stop at the Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Information Center for a look at their salmon farming and an interesting look at a statue of area Himalayan Tahr.