Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo

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Our final day trip before Christchurch... 😞

From Oamaru we left early to get to Mt Cook as it was a great day weather wise and this is perfect conditions to see the mountain as it's 12,500ft above sea level and so, it's covered by clouds! We drove right up to the base of the mountain caleld Mt Cook Village and had lunch, but from this location, the other mountains obstructed the view so we went back on ourselves and took some pictures as we left.

On the way back we stopped by Lake Tekapo to stay the night (as recommended by John and Heather). Tekapo, like a lot of the lakes in this region has a distinct colour blue which is caused by the 'stone flour'. This is where rocks are ground together in the vast rivers and produce an almost white powder which lays in the water making it look turqoise. Sadly the pictures don't give it credit but it is an amazing sight to be camped next to tonight!

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Photos

Mt Cook
On the way around Lake Pukaki

Mt Cook
From Lake Pukaki

Lake Tekapo
View from our campsite

Comments

[Sarah]

Thanks for the postcard!
Hi babes, thanks for the postcard from my Favourite Nephew! Glad to see you are having such a fabulous time. Catch up when you're back! Love, Sal