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THE MACKENZIE BASIN HAS A DRY BARREN CHARACTER THAT CAN BE STUNNING, ESPECIALLY THE COLOUR OF THE LAKES AND THE HUGE SEEMINGLY NEVER ENDING PANORAMAS AND SKY. WE HOPE THESE PHOTOS WILL GIVE YOU AN IMPRESSION OF THIS BARREN BEAUTY.
Looking north from the Mt John Observatory.

The famous "Northern Arch"

&

reflections

 

this unusual satellite view shows Lakes Pukaki & Tekapo (right) taken from around 200 km

source: satellite photo
High country Tarns & Rivers
the night sky

winter landscapes
 
For more photos of Lake Tekapo Cottages click here.