Pukaki

Home to a grand alpine comprised of snow-capped mountains, lush green woodlands, and a lake with opaque turquoise waters, the region of Pukaki offers visitors watery adventures along scenic areas. There is seldom a population except for a small lakeside settlement, so the region will feel secluded. The turquoise hues the lake offers is an attraction of its own, and when you find yourself kayaking through it, you’ll feel no different than that explorer you saw on one of NatGeo’s travel magazines. Granted, the region has even attracted movie sets, being home to scenes from “The Lord of the Rings,” and “The Hobbit.” As such, whether you’re swimming through Lake Pukaki, or kayaking through it, everything you do in the region is backdropped by lush beauty, making your memories there unforgettable.