LAKE PUKAKI
This gorgeous lake is positioned between Lake Tekapo ( also worth stopping at) and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. You wo n’t believe the crazy color of the lake until you see it with your own eyes!
I would first recommend stopping at the caller center located at the south end of the lake for some print openings. Also, if you're heading over to Mount Cook, it's surely worth visiting Peter’s Lookout, a pull-off about a 25- nanosecond drive up the lake from the caller center.
MT ASPIRING NATIONAL PARK
Utmost people visit the Mt Aspiring National Park during their time in Wanaka or when passing through to/ from the west seacoast.
I completely enjoyed the scenic drive from Wanaka (along the Haast Hwy) and would recommend stopping at the colorful shoes marked along theway.However, you'll pass alongside gorgeous Lake Hawea and also circle back around to views of Lake Wanaka before entering the demesne, If traveling west along the Haast Highway.
Thunder Creek falls is worth stopping at, though for me the highlight of the demesne was surely Blue Pools ( pictured over). The short 10-15 nanosecond walk to Blue Pools crosses over swinging islands and brings you to a slice of turquoise heaven.
LINDIS PASS
At close to 1000m above ocean position, Lindis Pass is the scenic route between Twizel (near Lake Pukaki) and Wanaka/ Queenstown. Snow covers the mountains for some of the time, making it indeed more magical ( however be careful on those icy bends!)
I would recommend that you stop at one of the multitudinous pull-outs to take it all in. We decided to climb up a hillside to get some elevated views at evening ( pictured over).
QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown is the adventure capital of theworld.However, camping, snow sports, If you're into hiking.
My hubby and I bivouacked at Moke Lake ( pictured), which is about a 15-20 nanosecond drive from Queenstown. I posted a more in- depth camping review then if you want to check it out!
I would also largely recommend checking out Fergburger during your visit. The Codfather fish burger and succulent gelato coming door were surely highlights of the trip!
GLENORCHY
If you're in Queenstown also you should absolutely take the time to visit Glenorchy. It's a bitsy city 45kms from Queenstown, along Lake Wakatipu.
The boat chalet ( pictured over) and wharf are great places to enjoy the mountain and lake views. Mrs Woolly’s General Store is perfect for picking up a tasty snack, grabbing a coffee or buying a gift for a loved one back home.
