BEACHES & LAKES
IN THE SOUTH ISLAND
Oh hello the bluest lake in New Zealand! You'll find it right here in the South Island as well as many other beautiful lakes that are breath taking. The beaches in the South Island are in a class of their own - some are like a little paradise, while others are rugged and have the best gemstones or are full of cute seals!
LAKE PUKAKI
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MOERAKI BOULDERS
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LAKE TEKAPO
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WHITES BAY BEACH
MARLBOROUGH The perfect beach for swimming and taking in the most incredible views from the cliffs. The drive here is just as breath-taking!
LAKE ALEXANDRINA
CANTERBURY A beautiful, clear lake in the Mackenzie Basin, full of trout, salmon and beautiful Southern Crested Grebes nesting along the shore.
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WARD BEACH
MARLBOROUGH A beautiful South Island beach filled with treasures, crazy rock formations and Caribbean blue water.
MONKEY BAY
MARLBOROUGH Find some of the most beautiful gemstones and rocks in the rolling waves and explore the caves at the beach and beyond.
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MUSSEL POINT
MARLBOROUGH A wild South Island east coast beach just 45 minutes south of Blenheim. There is so much to explore here!
PETERS POOL
WEST COAST On a clear and still day, Peters Pool offers the most incredible reflections of the mountains and it's even better when there's snow!
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LAKE MATHESON TRACK
WEST COAST A serene 1.5 hour walk around Lake Matheson offers reflections on a windless day. We found loads of vibrant blue mushrooms here!
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LAKE TE ANAU
SOUTHLAND A serene jewel nestled in New Zealand's South Island, enchanting visitors with its mirror-like waters and breathtaking alpine surroundings.
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MIRROR LAKES
SOUTHLAND Along the Milford Road, heading out to Milford Sound, are some incredibly reflective lakes that showcase the beauty of the area.
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CURIO BAY
SOUTHLAND Explore an 150-MILLION-year-old petrified forest at the beach, in the wild Catlins. There are seals and penguins to spot too!
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CANNIBAL BAY
OTAGO Along the wild coast of Catlins is a beautiful beach with white sand, huge cliffs and even a colony of sea lions to photograph.
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GEMSTONE BEACH
SOUTHLAND Along the Southern Scenic Route is a beach full of beautiful stones where you can find garnet, jasper, quartz and nephrite if you're lucky!
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LAKE KANIERE
WEST COAST With over 7000ha of scenic reserve, the Lake Kaniere has so much to offer from short walks to waterfalls and plenty of places to chill.
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HOKITIKA BEACH
WEST COAST A popular beach on the West Coast where you can find greenstone, make driftwood huts and even see seals!
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CABLE BAY
NELSON TASMAN Cable Bay in Nelson is a slice of paradise – from its turquoise waters and breathtaking views to the untouched essence of New Zealand nature.
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LAKE ROTOITI
NELSON TASMAN This stunning lake in NZ has crystal clear water and stunning reflections, and is surrounded by lush forests filed with beautiful birdsong.
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KAITERITERI BEACH
NELSON TASMAN With golden sands and turquoise water, this beach is one of the most popular beaches in the South Island and it feels like paradise!
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SPLIT APPLE ROCK
NELSON TASMAN This quirky rock formation is a popular attraction near Abel Tasman National Park, most admired for its perfect split!
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LAKE RUATANIWHA
CANTERBURY This is one of the most beautiful reflective lakes in Canterbury, offering stunning views and reflections all year long.
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