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Lake Pūkaki Must-Do's
Lake Pūkaki
There simply isn’t a bad Lake Pūkaki vista. However, both Lake Pūkaki Lookout and Peter’s Lookout provide two of the best, stretching as faras Aoraki Mt Cook on a clear day.
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Hovercrafting
It’s not every day you get to zip across vibrant blue waters on a hovercraft, but in Lake Pūkaki, these short, one-hour excursions soak up thebest of the region’s Southern Alp views.
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon
Sit on the southern banks of Lake Pūkaki, pop into the lakefront shop and café for well-priced fresh salmon. Eat fresh sashimi bythe lake, or stock up the chilly bin for later.
Short Walks
On a fine day, the 360-degree views from the one-hour Pūkaki Kettle Bowl Track are unbeatable, or if you’re after something even shorter,the Marker Bay Track is just 20 minutes.
New Zealand Alpine Lavender Farm
Come and sit on a throne set amidst the vines so you can sit and inhale the aroma. Lavender-based ice creams areblue-hued and delicious and there’s even lavender yoga.
Aoraki Mt Cook & Lake Pūkaki © Adobe Stock
