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Lake Tekapo, Christchurch - Canterbury Region
Walk the lake shore or climb Mount John to appreciate the lonely high country beauty of the Mackenzie Basin.
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Manapouri, Fiordland Region
Secluded and pristine, Lake Manapouri was formed by glacial action in the most recent ice age - around 20,000 years ago.
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Te Anau, Fiordland Region
An early European explorer described Fiordland as ""utterly useless except for mountaineers"", and that's why it's still so pristine.
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Napier, Hawkes Bay Region
Lake Tutira is an idyllic place to have a picnic or pitch a tent. Hike the walkway or see how many bird species you can count.
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Blenheim, Marlborough Region
Discover a seaside lake with large pink ponds and mounds that sparkle white against summer?s light-brown, hillside pastures.
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Alexandra, Central Otago Region
Clyde Dam, the largest concrete gravity dam in New Zealand. The lake formed by the dam, Lake Dunstan, is 26.4 square km in size.
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Queenstown, Queenstown Region
Cruising across Lake Wakatipu on a restored paddlesteamer is a blissful way to appreciate the magnificent alpine scenery.
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Rotorua, Rotorua Region
Eleven beautiful lakes surround the geothermal town of Rotorua, which is great if you like to hike, bike, fish or kayak.