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In the heart of the South Island high country, Lake Tekapo is considered by residents as the jewel of the Mackenzie Country of New Zealand. A ski resort during the winter and an aquatic playground in the summer, Lake Tekapo sits at the edge of its 20 kilometer glacial lake, surrounded by the Southern Alps and other impressive mountain ranges. New Zealand locum doctors can plan an adventure tour of the Mackenzie region and capture the scenic beauty in photographs to remember the trip forever.
Sculpted by Ice Age glaciers, the landscape is an unparalleled sight. The remnants of the ice formations continue to release fine "rock flour," which gives the lake an intense turquoise hue. When you visit the lake, you can test your endurance by climbing atop Mt. John and feeling as close to the heavens as humanly possible.
The mountain peak provides 360-degree views of the uplands, lakes and mountains, and has withstood the invasion of glacial action over the course of thousands of years. A lakeshore camping ground, Alpine Springs hot pools and spa complex, and state-of-the-art ice skating facilities make this location a year-round adventurous excursion. Aside from all of the activities, the flora and fauna you'll see is enough reason to tour the lake. Lavender, pink and violet Russell lupines cover the fields of the region like a blanket and are a photographer's dream when taking shots of the landscape.