Lake Pukaki, New Zealand

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Travel Blogs from Lake Pukaki (4)

Free Lakefront Lodging, Lake Pukaki, New Zealand travel blog
Free Lakefront Lodging
Jan 9, 2008

... but it had even better views with snowy Mt Cook and surrounding peaks in the background.   We found a great spot for 'freedom camping' and our first night in the camper was overlooking Lake Pukaki and Mt. Cook, with a sunset that wasn't too shabby.

A travel blog entry by sfrtw
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Lake Pukaki camp with views of Mt. Cook, lake Pukaki, New Zealand travel blog
Lake Pukaki camp with views of Mt. Cook
Mar 4, 2009

Went to Lake Pukaki, with the most stuning coloured lake and views

A travel blog entry by budgie
The Cloud Piercer, Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook, New Zealand travel blog
The Cloud Piercer
Oct 13, 2006

... in 30.5 hours (it was now 18.50) I stopped the van. And got out. And stood. And looked. In complete awe. Lake Pukaki. On a clear day. The turquoise lake. With Mount Cook rising from the Alps in the background. The original (and by my ...

A travel blog entry by iramsterdam
Lake Pukaki, Lake Pukaki, New Zealand travel blog
Lake Pukaki
Aug 26, 2007

Un petit arrêt au lac Pukaki, qui n'a rien à envier au lac Tekapo.

A travel blog entry by cuvelier.romain

Forum Discussions on Lake Pukaki (3)

The Drive from Queenstown to Christchurch #1
Posted on Apr 16, 2008, 22:43:23
... from Twizal. The drive along the canal is worth it. Next is the turn off on route 80 to the Mt. Cook region driving along lake Pukaki. It is only a 1/2 hour trip. Lots of places to stop for photos. The road ends at Mt. Cook and the Hermitage Hotel. You ...
South from Akaroa to Gore
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 21:33:32
... 83 until you reach the coastal Route One again north of Oamaru the town famous for the beautifully carved stone. Artists throughout New Zealand have used Oamaru stone for exquisite work. You might get there in the evening when a colony of little blue ...
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jul 25, 2006, 00:12:20
... to Ohau on Saturday, pretty much in the heart of the Southern Alps (you'll pass there on your way down - very near Lake Pukaki, might be worth a quick visit) and it was awesome (look out for it on the travelogue shortly) - the views were spectacular ...

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