Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo
Sophie had recommended the lakes which have an amazing blue turquoise colour.
On the way we saw these Clay Cliffs made of layers of gravel and silt formed by glaciers more than a million years ago.
Lake Pukaki our next stop allows a wonderful view of Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in NZ( title picture) . I had also seen the lake from the plane on the way from Auckland to Queenstown.
We freedom camped right next to lake Pukaki, great fun, except we were almost blown away by the strong winds.
The next morning the weather had turned.
Mount Cook was hidden behind clouds and Lake Tekapo looked more grey than blue.
Of note is the little church situated on the shore called the Church of the Good Shepard, built as a memorial to the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country.
So many tourists,
MacKenzie country is named after James MacKenzie who was caught having apparently stolen a thousand sheep in 1855. He became a folk hero after escaping a few times and eventually being pardoned.
Here is a statue to the sheep rustler and his collie dog.
The area is known for its delicious hot smoked salmon.
Christchurch in the next blog.
Tony and Friedericke travelling 