Lake LyndonIf you’re looking for a high country lake to water ski, stop by Lake Lyndon. Lake EmmaLocated in Hakatere Conservation Park, Lake Emma is home to high country walking and mountain bike tracks. A trail around the lake leads to the perfect picnic spot – the historic Lake Emma Hut, built around the 1860s. Lake TekapoIt’s impossible to write a list of breathtaking Canterbury lakes and not include Tekapo in South Canterbury. Whether you’re saving your next lake trip for the dog days of summer, or are ready for an autumn paddle, Canterbury has the lake for you.

Source: Stuff March 28, 2022 02:54 UTC