Introducing Lake Tekapo
At the southern end of its namesake lake, this town has unobstructed views across turquoise water, and a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains worthy of a Peter Jackson movie. The town has boomed in recent times, with new B&Bs, holiday homes and resort accommodation taking advantage of the epic vistas.
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Lake Tekapo is a popular stop on tours of the Southern Alps, with Mt Cook- and Queenstown-bound buses popping in for a quick ice cream or coffee. At the time of writing, a new town centre was planned near the lakeside, but for the life of this book expect to still mix and mingle with other Tekapo travellers along the ribbon of eateries and souvenir shops lining the main highway.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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November Desktop Wallpaper 2010
Blog: Mood to Travel - 2 November 2010
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From Christchurch to Queenstown
Blog: Snaps and Flip Flops - 14 September 2010
Sept 9, 2010 - After a night of being locked up in our hotel room, we were anxious to get out of Christchurch. It was a pity we didn’t get to see much of the city, but at the same time, it was such a unique experience that we didn’t mind very much. Nonetheless, we were eager to leave and explore the rest of the South Island.
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Blog: Mood to Travel - 6 March 2010
My favourite place we’ve visited in New Zealand so far is Lake Tekapo. From the amazingly blue lake to the spectacular night sky, it truly is a really special place. The lake is a milky blue colour from all the sediment that was churned up when a glacier melted to create the lake. The water temperature is an average 8-10C, so it’s not one for swimming in, well not for me.
