Throughout the planet it is possible to find lakes spectacular located in incredible landscapes and, how could it be otherwise, in Hard Hobbit To Break we have told you about many of them: the Lakes of Covadonga in Asturias, the lakes of the Kelimutu volcano in Indonesia, the pink lake of Australia ... That yes, we still have many more lakes to show you.
Today, for example, we move to New Zealand, a country that, as you know, stands out for its exuberant natural beauty. Among its many natural sites that are worth knowing today we want to highlight the Tekapo Lake, which not only stands out for the turquoise color of its waters, but for the environment that surrounds it. Do you want to know more details about this beautiful corner of New Zealand? Well, be very attentive to what we tell you next! We assure you that you will love it!
The lake
What do you think if before describing this wonder of nature we put ourselves on the map? Thus Lake Tekapo is located in the Mackenzie Basin, a three-hour drive southwest of the city of Christchurch and in front of the New Zealand Alps, also called Southern Alps. In fact, a few kilometers away we can find Mount Cook, which is the highest peak in the country, over 3,000 meters high. Once we know where this incredible lake is located, we have to talk about the impressive turquoise color that its waters have acquired. Apparently, this attractive hue is due to the fine glacial flour, that is, the rock ground by the glaciers, which is suspended in the water.
Church
But as we have mentioned at the beginning, the only thing that surprises about this place is not the color of its waters, but the environment that surrounds the lake. Above all, the Church of the Good Shepherd, a beautiful church that can boast of having spectacular views from the altar, since the window located here frames the lake and Mount Cook. Built by the first families to inhabit the Mackenzie district in 1935, the church is the center of the spotlight for most people who are lucky enough to visit this beautiful place.
Other points of interest
Beyond the church, in the surroundings of the lake you can find a bronze statue that pretends to be a tribute to the sheepdog, key in the herding in the mountainous terrain; the pedestrian trails located around the lake; the observatory Mount John Observatory which, located at 1,031 meters high, is the southernmost star observatory in the world; or Coawans Hill, where you can enjoy spectacular views. Furthermore, it should not be forgotten that this area is one of the best places in New Zealand to contemplate the southern aurora due to the lack of light pollution. Of course, you must bear in mind that the best time to enjoy this phenomenon of nature is from April to September. On the other hand, you should bear in mind that thanks to the low light pollution and this area is one of the areas with the highest percentage of clear skies in the entire country, the spectacle offered by the sky when the sun goes down is incredible, being able to contemplate the stars, the planets and the constellations in all their splendor.
Then we leave you with our Gallery, where you can find more beautiful images of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand. Are you going to miss it?
LAKE TEKAPO AND LAKE PUKAKI (NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP 2018) /// THESTYLEJUNGLE VLOG #09 (April 2024)
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