Overview of New Zealand's most famous lakes

Lakes in New Zealand can be tourist destinations or places where you can have a quiet moment on your way to other places. Many lakes in the North Island of New Zealand are the products of ancient volcanic eruptions, while most lakes in the South Island are the products of glacial activities. Lake Tikapo, located in the South Island of New Zealand, is a very popular tourist destination and the most famous lake in New Zealand after Lake Wakatip. Lake Tikapo was originally an undeveloped glacier. Due to the unique turquoise rocks at the bottom of the lake, the whole lake presents a dreamy scene of green. Lake Tikapo is located at the eastern foot of southern alps. If the weather is clear, visitors can also see Mount Cook in the distance from the right side of the lake, which is the highest peak in the South Island of New Zealand.

Lake taupo is located in the center of the North Island. It is not only the largest lake in New Zealand, but also the largest freshwater lake in Oceania. Lake taupo was formed in a volcanic eruption 26,500 years ago, and now it is located in the crater. There are many such volcanic structures in the North Island of New Zealand, and there are still many active volcanoes here.

Lake Wakatip is the longest lake in New Zealand. It is famous because it is adjacent to Queenstown, New Zealand, the capital of global exploration. Thousands of tourists come here every year to feel the excitement and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Zhuo Yue is a famous ski resort, where the film The Lord of the Rings was filmed. It stands on one side of Lake Wakatip, setting off the natural beauty of the lake.

Emerald Lake is located in the crater of an extinct volcano in tongariro national park. This area is also a frequent volcanic eruption area, and the terrain there reflects this. The emerald color of Emerald Lake is related to the soluble minerals in the volcano. Besides, there are lava flows, hot springs and steam geysers.

Wao Tao Bo Geothermal Park is located in the tropical zone of North Island, New Zealand, where there are peculiar geothermal activities, boiling mud pools, geysers and colorful rocks and pools, which constitute spectacular volcanic beauty. The name of the Champagne Pool comes from the fact that a large amount of carbon dioxide releases bubbles like champagne in a glass. The colorful sediments are in sharp contrast with the gray silica ash residue around the champagne pool. Because of the strong smell of sulfur, tourists can't get rid of the smell when enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Wanaka Lake, created by huge glaciers 10,000 years ago, is the fourth largest lake in New Zealand, adjacent to Wanaka Town. The tranquility of Lake Wanaka attracts many local people and foreign tourists to spend their holidays. Tourists lie on the beach and enjoy the quiet beauty brought by the lake.

Lake Pukaki is the most beautiful glacial lake in New Zealand. The color of the lake is particularly dazzling. It looks like milk poured into a blue lake, shining milky blue in the sun. It is said that this is because there are a lot of rock particles and minerals suspended in the lake, reflecting milky blue light. Lake Pukaki also has it? Blue milk lake? Known as. Lake Pukaki is the best place to overlook the majestic southern alps. With its majestic posture, the Alps protect Lake Pukaki, which is as gentle, quiet and graceful as a goddess, and project his figure into the clear lake, which is more picturesque and beautiful.