Lake Pukaki
13km north of Twizel is Lake Pukaki, the second largest glacier lake in Canterbury region (81 sq.km). The mighty Tasman River, fed by meltwater from great glaciers, flows into the north end of the lake, which lies 500m above sea level. The lake's high content of rock flour (finely ground particles of rock held in the glacial meltwater) gives its water a milky turquoise color.
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Highway 80 (Mount Cook National Park Route)
The asphalted road to Mount Cook National Park (Highway 80) branches off Highway 8 southwest of Lake Pukaki and runs along the western shore of the lake. In good weather there is a magnificent view of the majestic mountain peaks to the west.
