Lake Pukaki is the largest of three roughly parallel alpine lakes running north–south along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin on New Zealand's …
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Jan 5, 2025
Stunning scenery with beautiful views across the lake to the snow capped mountains in the distance. We were lucky to have a very clear day to get some amazing photos. Roadside stop so not much time … Full review by SMOOZA
Dec 21, 2024
We viewed Lake Pukaki from the new Ngai Tahu visitor centre, next to the State Highway. There is plenty of parking and a cafe as well. The lake shoreline is right alongside. Full review by kenh743
Apr 16, 2024
The lake was stunning - a vivid blue evidently due to the melting glaciers and snow. The road to Mt Cook runs along the side of the lake and it's crowded with tour buses, cars etc. Finding a viewpoin… Full review by Grant N
Are there bike riding opportunities on trails near the lake?
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Yes there is the bike trail from Mt Cook National Park at start of hooker valley trail to the ocean which would take a few days The trail goes along the edge of lake Pukaki so you can do …
Yes there is the bike trail from Mt Cook National Park at start of hooker valley trail to the ocean which would take a few days The trail goes along the edge of lake Pukaki so you can do shorter rides. All bike trails are gravel
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