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Lake Tekapo is a glacial lake located on the edge of the Mackenzie Basin in the South Island of New Zealand . It covers an area of 83 km², and is at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level. It's pale blue colour ic caused by fine rock particles ground out by glacial ice. The lake is fed at its northern end by the Godley River, which has its source in the Southern Alps, to the north. The lake flows out into the Tekapo River at the southern end and forms part of the Waitaki hydroelectric scheme.

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Lupins - Lake Tekapo Lupins Things to Do (3)

Lupins are an introduced species in New Zealand, they are not native. The were originally grown along roadsides to... more travel advice

Sheepdog Statue - Lake Tekapo Sheepdog Statue Things to Do (3)

Teh sheep dog staute was created by one of the farmers wifes to commemorate all the sheep dogs that work in the high... more travel advice

Church of the Good Shepherd - Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd Things to Do (3)

Situated on the shores of Lake Tekapo is the Church of the Good Shepherd, which, in 1935, was the first church built in... more travel advice

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