Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
Maximilian Lehrke
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New Zealand Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook National Park

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Lake Pukaki is the biggest lake on the South Island. On a sunny day the water color is outstanding. With the huge surrounding mountains it offers an idyllic perfect view.

Photography Tips

Shot during a sunny day. The watercolor is changing a lot instead of a cloudy day. Stop in one of those parking places near the road wherever it suits for a good picture.

Travel Information

You can park next to road. There are plenty of possibilities.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor A decent amount of people
Best Timing Daytime in summer
Sunrise & Sunset 08:06 - 17:09 | current local time: 21:34
Photo Themes Alpine Lake Glacier Lake Lake Lakeside Mountain Mountain Lake Mountain Panorama Mountain Valley Mountain View Mountains

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