I have seen this lake many times. All recent reviews commenting on the brilliant blue colour are not actually seeing the real colour which makes it famous. I recently drove past Lake Pukaki a couple weeks ago (early May) and due to the time of year, it is currently as blue as any normal clean lake would be, albeit much...
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Lake Pukaki
Christchurch, New Zealand
Ranked #5 of 149 attractions in Christchurch
40 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
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Wellington, New Zealand
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Amazing, amazing, amazing: one of the most stunning places I have ever been. Beautiful turquoise coloured lake with spectacular views of Mount Cook sitting at the head of the lake. Everyone must see this
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Stopped off just for some photos, beautiful, well worth the stop
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This lake is in the heart of the Mackenzie country, brilliant blue surrounded by golden tussock countryside.
Due to its location its quiet and there are not alot of facilities here.
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Tel Aviv, Israel
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It is beautifull, but not one of the top 5 places of the South Island. It is great scenery on your way to mt. cook.
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Their is a lookout point North of Twizel that looks across Lake Pukaki towards Mount Cook. On a still clear day, the mirror image of the scene in the lake is a photographers dream. A fantastic sight at a fantstic site.
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Well that's it. On a fine day it's as good as it gets, with Aorangi (Mt Cook) at the head of the lake. On any other day you take your chances.
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Singapore, Singapore
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"a must not miss stop" for this beautiful sapphire blue lake on the way to mt cook! you will fall in love with it =)
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Canton, Michigan
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Great view of Mt Cook on your way to Lake Tekapo. Nothing much to do here except look at the lake but worth the stop.
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Definitely a must see! Beautiful lake in the heart of the South Island!
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