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A-Z of NZ Locations – Lake Tekapo

Suzanne

There aren’t many streams, rivers, and lakes in NZ that Les and I haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing while roadtripping, especially when the stunning views of the Southern Alps frame them.

Lake Tekapo – Church of the Good Shepard, which is one of NZ’s most photographed buildings, is dwarfed by snowy covered mountains even in spring

Even though years have passed, I still vividly remember the sometimes tranquil surface of the lake. Its deep, jewel-like waters shifted with every breath of wind, presenting a scene of serene beauty. The air was sharp and pure, carrying the faint scents of stone, moss, and untold stories, such a peaceful atmosphere.

Standing by the lake, we felt insignificant as we gazed up at the peaks towering around us; they rose in seemingly unbroken lines, their flanks streaked with the last remnants of winter’s snow, glistening under the soft light.

The mountains were dark and imposing, and each ridge and precipice was imbued with an ancient dignity that words could scarcely capture. Shadows pooled in their crevices, deep and blue like twilight, while their heights, crowned in white, pierced the heavens with a remote and austere grace. It was a sight that humbled us in their presence.

Les fishing, and yes, if memory serves me correctly, we did have fish for dinner.

Close to the water’s edge, the land softened, though only slightly, into rolling turf strewn with outcroppings of grey stone. Here, the earth was brightened by a constellation of bright flowers, their slender stalks bent in homage to the mountain wind. Their petals, opened boldly under the sky, gleamed brightly as the lake stood tranquil, waiting for us, the weary travellers, to still ourselves in its beauty.

The addition of lupins gives Lake Tekapo that spring/summer “feel”.

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35 thoughts on “A-Z of NZ Locations – Lake Tekapo”

    1. Funnily enough, those lupins are very controversial as there was talk a while ago about removing them due to being now treated as a notorious weed. You can imagine it was a bold and polarising comment.

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  11. Such a pristine landscape, Suzanne. You’ve taken such amazing care to invoke it with your sublime descriptions in addition to the gorgeous photos. I’m sure remembering the times you spent there gives you the warmest vibes.

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    1. It is an incredible place to experience. Thanks, Eilene as it does give us both warm vibes and keeps us smiling knowing we made the most of our life together. No regrets, well perhaps eating more ice cream 😉

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        1. Good on you, Mel, for realising that you weren’t fit enough as many people don’t have that insight and cause mayhem when in trouble. I’m always astounded how fast our fitness disappears when we reduce the mileage.

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