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When you are visiting Lake Pukaki and cast your eyes up the sides of the hills. You'll see distinctive terraces, called moraines - they mark the previous extent of the glacier. During the peak of the last ice age (around 20,000 years ago), the glacier that formed Lake Pukaki used to flow all the way to the modern-day highway.
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Lake Pukaki. Lake Pukaki runs along side the highway into Mt Cook and is the second largest of the 3 main alpine lakes that run along the northern edge of the McKenzie basin. Originally created by a receding glacier the flow from the Tasman Glacier and Hooker Glacier provide the lake with its distinctive turquoise colour as tiny rock particles or 'rock flour' reflects the sunlight, much like.
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Lake Pukaki. The best place to see Lake Pukaki is on the road between Twizel (or just outside Twizel) and Mount Cook. You'll also see it a lot on the road between Lake Tekapo and that turnoff to Mount Cook, but it's a little less photogenic on that stretch. Make sure to stop at Peter's Lookout - it's well signed and is one of the top.
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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. All three lakes were formed when the terminal moraines of receding glaciers blocked their respective valleys.
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Lake Pukaki in New Zealand is often considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world! Located in the Mackenzie District in the Canterbury Region on South Island, the lake covers 179 square kilometres with its glacial blue waters! From brown to turquoise to white. Pukaki is the largest of the three alpine lakes in the Mackenzie Basin on.
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Lake Pukaki is the largest of the three roughly parallel alpine lakes — Pukaki, Ohau, and Tekapo — running through the Mackenzie District. Lake Pukaki is an impressive 70 metres deep. This is still relatively shallow when compared to New Zealand's deepest lake — Lake Hauroko in the South Island is 462 metres deep.
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Where is Lake Pukaki - Map. Located in the Heart of South Island, it is a must stop of any NZ road trip. Between Queenstown and Christchurch. Queenstown to Lake Pukaki Visitor center =2h30 drive. Wanaka to Lake Pukaki Visitor center = 1h45 drive. Christchurch to Lake Pukaki Visitor center = 3h30 drive.
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From the car park, follow a 4WD track to the Pukaki Terminal Moraine Conservation Area. Then follow a grassy track which leads to the distinct kettle hole. There are spectacular views over Lake Pukaki and around the Mackenzie Basin. Facilities & important information. This walk is on State Highway 8 between the townships of Lake Tekapo and Twizel.
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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 their waters from melting glaciers east of the Southern Alps; its total drainage basin is 523 square miles (1,355 square km).
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Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park Visitor Centre Phone: +64 3 435 1186: Fax: +64 4 471 1117: Email: [email protected]: Address: 1 Larch Grove
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Lake Pukaki is a beautiful alpine lake renowned for its surreal turquoise-blue waters and stunning mountain backdrop. The lake covers an area of approximately 178.7 square kilometers (111 square miles) and is fed by glacial waters from the nearby Tasman and Hooker glaciers - making it absolutely freezing!
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Attractions near Lake Pukaki: (13.53 km) Red Cat Biplane Flights - Aviation Adventures (8.38 km) Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Shop (4.34 km) New Zealand Alpine Lavender Farm (4.25 km) Peter's Lookout (4.95 km) New Zealand Alpine Lavender; View all attractions near Lake Pukaki on Tripadvisor
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Lake Pukaki. A 10 minute drive from Twizel and 30 minutes from Lake Tekapo Village, Lake Pukaki is the largest lake in the Mackenzie District covering 178 sq kms along the northern edge of the Mackenzie basin under the magnificent presence of New Zealand's highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook. Glacial fed, its waters are turquoise blue caused.
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Lake Pukaki, a mesmerizing jewel set amidst the grandeur of New Zealand's South Island, beckons travelers with its striking turquoise waters, framed by the majestic Southern Alps. In this comprehensive guide to Lake Pukaki tourism, we'll embark on a journey through its breathtaking scenery, unveil must-visit attractions, explore thrilling activities, and highlight noteworthy accommodations and
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Walks around Lake Pukaki. There are a few different hiking trails around Lake Pukaki where you can take in the stunning scenery. For a shorter walk, the Pukaki Kettle Bowl Track or Markers Bay Track both take less than an hour. Whilst the more challenging 13km Lake Pukaki Track leads you to beautiful views of the lake and Mackenzie Basin beyond.
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Lake Pukaki takes up spot number six on the list of New Zealand's ten largest lakes. It comes after Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury and before Lake Manapouri in Southland. Lake Pukaki is approximately 169 square km large and has a depth of 70 meters (230 ft). Lake Pukaki is known for its exceptionally blue color, which it gets from suspended.