Lake Tekapo's Turquoise Magic

Lake Tekapo shines with its famous turquoise blue water.

Lake Tekapo lies along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin.

Lake Tekapo covers an area of 83 square kilometres.

The lake sits 710 metres above sea level in the basin.

Mount John, 1,031 metres tall, towers close to the town.

The area is the largest dark-sky reserve in the southern hemisphere.

The reserve covers 4,367 square kilometres around the lake.

Motuariki is a small island in the middle of the lake.

The Church of the Good Shepherd frames lake views perfectly.

Hydroelectric power comes from Tekapo A and B stations.

Tekapo A station was upgraded with a 26.5 million dollar budget.

Lupins bloom beautifully along the shores from mid-November each year.

Lake Tekapo draws visitors for its nature and night sky shows.