The most beautiful lakes in New Zealand
The most breathtaking lakes in New Zealand
Thanks to its wild mountain and volcanic nature, New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world for many travelers. In addition to mountains, glaciers and volcanoes, you will also find a large number of beautiful lakes in which you can swim, kayak or watch them from the mountain peaks that surround them. Let's take a look at the most beautiful of New Zealand's lakes
Pukaki Lake
A huge lake created by the glacier
The Great Lake Pukaki is renowned for its beautiful color and in good weather condition with a stunning view of Mount Cook's highest mountain, New Zealand. continue reading
Lake of the Tasman glacier
The lake at the end of the longest glacier
The longest glacier in New Zealand is Tasman glacier, which is long with 27 kilometers. The glacier is terminated by the beautiful lake with the floating icebergs. It's such a big tourist attraction on the South Island. continue reading
Emerald lakes
Three eyes of Tongariro
Perhaps the most famous view from the Tongariro Alpine Cross trek is the view from the Red Crater on three beautiful emerald lakes surrounded by a volcanic desert – Emerald lakes. These lakes are an ideal place to take a hike and enjoy their beauty. The two upper lakes are at an altitude of about 1,730 meters above sea level and lower at 1,695 meters above sea level. continue reading
Wakatipu Lake
The longest lake in New Zealand
Wakatipu Lake is the longest in New Zealand. You will find here beautiful beaches, tempting to swim, and the amazing surrounding countryside. On the shores of the lake is the famous city of Queenstown renowned for adrenaline sports continue reading
Hawea Lake
A lake created during the Ice Age
Lake Hawea is a large lake created like most of the Great Lakes on the South Island by a massive glacier during the Ice Age. A place called The Neck is just a mile from the even larger Lake Wanaka. A beautiful hike leads from the lake to Isthmus Peak (1,390 m above sea level) located on a ridge between the two lakes. continue reading
Rotoiti Lake
The jewel of Nelson Lakes National Park
Lake Rotoiti is located on the northern edge of Nelson Lakes National Park. It is a great tourist starting point for the lookout mountain Mount Robert (1,421 m above sea level). continue reading
Rotorua Lake
The remains of a prehistoric volcano
Lake Rotorua is the second largest lake on the North Island. Of interest are the sulfur fumaroles at the southern end of the lake near the town of Rotorua. You can enjoy the best atmosphere here early in the morning, when the smell of fumarole is the strongest. The small island Mokoia is located in the middle of the lake . The lake is a remnant of the collapse of a huge volcano. continue reading
Tarawera Lake
Lake with beautiful sunrise
Lake Tarawera is just a quarter of an hour’s drive from Rotorua. It is worth a visit just before dawn, when its surface is beautifully illuminated by the rising sun. continue reading
Tekapo Lake
Perfect natural harmony
he view of the beautiful bluish lake near the town of the same name Lake Tekapo is literally enchanting. Especially at the end of November, when the surroundings of the lake bloom in pink-purple colors and together with the southern Alps in the background it will create a wonderful harmonious spectacle. The city also has the beautiful Church of the Good Shepherd, a bronze statue of a collie dog and a star observatory. Observing the night sky at this place is one of the best in the world. continue reading
Wanaka Lake
The fourth largest lake in New Zealand
Lake Wanaka is one of the largest lakes in New Zealand. This lake was also excavated by a huge glacier. From the surrounding peaks there are breathtaking views of the lake. You can go for example to Roys Peak or Rocky Peak continue reading
