Southern Lakes, Glacial lakes and mountain ranges in South Island, New Zealand.
The Southern Lakes region contains numerous water bodies surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps, including Lake Wakatipu and Lake Wanaka.
During the 1860s gold rush, thousands of prospectors arrived in the Southern Lakes area, establishing settlements that later developed into major tourist centers.
The Ngai Tahu people maintain strong connections to these waters, passing down stories about the formation of lakes through generations.
Regular bus services connect main towns like Queenstown and Wanaka, while rental cars provide access to remote locations throughout the Southern Lakes region.
Lake Pukaki displays a natural blue color caused by suspended glacial particles, creating a distinct feature among New Zealand's water bodies.
GPS coordinates: -45.15000,168.37000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:29
Ben Lomond
25 km
Queenstown Gardens
26 km
Queenstown Hill
29.8 km
Cecil Peak
20.9 km
Walter Peak
15.3 km
Edith Cavell bridge
29.8 km
Eichardt's Hotel
26.3 km
Greenstone and Caples Tracks
24.1 km
Skycity Queenstown
26.3 km
Kiwi Park
26.4 km
Hulbert House
26.7 km
St Joseph's Church
26.7 km
Patersons Pass
33.2 km
Lake Lodge of Ophir
26.3 km
Woodrow Bakers and Confectioners
26.3 km
House
26.8 km
Courthouse
26.5 km
Kawarau Falls Dam
31.6 km
Coronation Bath House
26.3 km
Stone-lined Channel
26.8 km
Lake County Council Chambers
26.5 km
Sew Hoys Big Beach Claim Historic Area
31.1 km
The Stable, Queenstown
26.4 km
Queenstown Library and Reading Room
26.5 km
Boyne’s General Store
26.3 km
Forresters Lodge
26.5 km
St Peter's Vicarage
26.4 km
Ballarat St Bridge
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