Lake Tekapo is a beautiful turquoise alpine lake at the foot of Mt. John on New Zealand’s South Island. The unique color of the lake is created by rock flour – a fine dust grated from the underlying rock by the surrounding glacier.
The amazing blue color of the lake, the majestic backdrop of snow-covered mountain peaks, and the riot of colors of wild flowers make Lake Tekapo exceptionally photogenic and dramatic. The best spot for seeing the lake is the top of Mt. John, where you can also visit the University of Canterbury’s Mt John Observatory.
Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand, Phone: 08-00-23-53-82-83