The scars of Lake Pukaki, seen from aboveCHRIS RUDGE An aerial photo taken last month. Mayor Claire Barlow said the situation at Lake Pukaki and other tourist hotspots showed the downside of increasing visitor numbers. A picturesque New Zealand lake has deep scars on its foreshore, revealing the toll from booming tourism. CHRIS RUDGE The foreshore of Lake Pukaki from above shows the damage done by vehicles. From ground level, Lake Pukaki in the Mackenzie Basin looks as beautiful as ever, but from above the environmental impact of record visitor numbers is clear.

Source: Stuff May 17, 2016 23:33 UTC