Just a 30-minute drive from Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki is an unmissable scenic stop on your South Island road trip. Famous for its intense turquoise colour, the lake offers breathtaking views of Aoraki / Mount Cook on clear days.

Pull over at one of the roadside viewpoints, take a short lakeside walk, and enjoy some of the most stunning photo opportunities in New Zealand. The wide-open landscapes and unreal colours make it a perfect spot in your journey.