Lake Ohau

Lake Ohau, in a beautiful setting 30km west of Twizel, forms the boundary between the Canterbury and Otago regions. This glacier-formed lake has an area of 60 sq.km. In good weather the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps are mirrored in its waters. It is linked by canal with Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo - all three lakes being integrated into the hydroelectric scheme on the upper course of the Waitaki River.

Lake Ohau is a popular holiday resort in summer, attracting many fishing and boating enthusiasts and campers.