Lake Pukaki (Māori: Pūkaki) [4] [5] [6] is the largest of three roughly parallel alpine lakes running north–south along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin on New Zealand's South Island. The others are Lakes Tekapo and Ōhau.

Sep 21, 2023 · Lake Pukaki — an alpine lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It’s the kind of place that makes you stop and stare, trying to get your mind to make sense of what your eyes are seeing. It doesn’t seem possible that water can be this blue, cradled in the golden tussock of the Mackenzie basin.

Aug 3, 2020 · From scenic hikes and drives to view points and farms, discover the top things to do at Lake Pukaki, on New Zealand's South Island.

Nov 18, 2019 · Lake Pukaki is surely the bluest lake in New Zealand -- the best place to see it is on the drive to Mount Cook National Park!

Jan 25, 2024 · Nestled in between the iconic landmarks of Aoraki Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo in Canterbury is the stunning Lake Pukaki. This alpine lake is a must-visit destination on your South Island road-trip, with vibrant turquoise water and incredible views …

Oct 21, 2024 · Lake Pukaki is a stunning glacial lake located in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island. Known for its vibrant blue waters and breathtaking views of Aoraki/Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki is absolutely worth a visit.

Lake Pukaki is the largest of the three lakes that occupy the Mackanzie area, and we can find along the way to the most famous Lake Tekapo. It is located about 30 km southwest of the population of Tekapo. On its south coast with wonderful views over Mount Cook can camp.

Lake Pukaki, lake in central South Island, New Zealand, occupying 65 square miles (169 square km) of a valley dammed by a terminal moraine (glacial debris). The lake, 1,640 feet (500 m) above sea level, receives the Tasman and Hooker rivers, which draw some of …

Lake Pukaki in New Zealand is one of our favourite places in the entire country. With its pristine blue waters and amazing mountain views, we consider it a must-visit when exploring the South …

Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury region of the South Island is a scenic delight. One of three glacial lakes that lie nearly parallel, the lake gets water from the Tasman River, which is fed by the Tasman and Hooker Glaciers.