Lake Tekapo is the second-largest of three roughly parallel lakes running north–south along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin in the South Island of New Zealand (the others are …

Toby

September 18, 2019

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Ice cold glacier lake, who wants to can go swimming anyway. Is a great feeling!

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Lake Tekapo Beach – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

9.73km

02:34

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Lake Tekapo Beach – Lake Tekapo Footbridge loop from Lake Tekapo

4.87km

01:16

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Lake Tekapo Footbridge – Lake Tekapo Beach loop from Lake Tekapo

4.15km

01:04

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 720 m

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Canterbury, New Zealand

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Lake Tekapo Beach – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

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Lake Tekapo Beach – Lake Tekapo Footbridge loop from Lake Tekapo

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Lake Tekapo Footbridge – Lake Tekapo Beach loop from Lake Tekapo

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