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Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward

Lakes and waterfalls in Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward

This collection features the glacial lakes and alpine waterfalls of the Wakatipu Basin and Mount Aspiring National Park. Highlights include Lake Wakatipu, known for its unique seiche tide, and the high-altitude Lake Alta on the Remarkables. Many sites, such as Routeburn Falls and Lake Harris, are accessible via the Routeburn Track, while others like Moke Lake and Lake Dispute offer secluded fishing spots. These landmarks showcase the region's dramatic topography, shaped by ancient glacial movement and high annual rainfall.

Lakes and Waterfalls — Map
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Lake Wakatipu

Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the southwest corner of the Otago region, near its boundary…
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B

Routeburn Falls

Cascading waterfall located on the Routeburn Track near the Routeburn Falls Hut, offering views over the Routeburn Valley.
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C

Moke Lake

Horseshoe-shaped lake surrounded by mountains, featuring a perimeter loop track and spots for trout fishing.
D

Earland Falls

A 174-meter-high waterfall on the Routeburn Track that drops directly onto the trail route.
E

Bridal Veil Falls

Waterfall located within the Routeburn Valley, passed during the ascent toward the Routeburn Flats.
F

Fords Fall

A waterfall in the Rees Valley, typically viewed by hikers on the Rees-Dart Track.
G

Double Barrel Falls

A pair of parallel waterfalls cascading down the mountainside near the Routeburn Track.
H

Bridal Veil Falls

A small waterfall located along the Arrow River near the historic Macetown settlement.
I

Alexander McKay Falls

High-altitude waterfall in the Rees Valley named after the pioneering New Zealand geologist Alexander McKay.
J

Alexander McKay Falls

High-altitude waterfall in the Rees Valley named after geologist Alexander McKay.
K

Gilkison Falls

Waterfall in the Rees Valley cascading from the slopes of Mount Earnslaw.
L

Lennox Falls

Multi-tiered waterfall dropping from the Lennox Glacier into the Rees Valley.
M

Lake Dispute

High-country lake accessible via a track from Glenorchy Road, known for its brown and rainbow trout.
N

Lake Nigel

Remote alpine lake situated in the Eyre Mountains south of Lake Wakatipu.
O

Diamond Lake

Glacial lake near Glenorchy that serves as a gateway to the Rees-Dart Track.
P

Lake Mackenzie

Turquoise alpine lake on the Routeburn Track, set within a glacial cirque and surrounded by ribbonwood forest.
Q

Lake Howden

Alpine lake located at the intersection of the Routeburn, Greenstone, and Caples Tracks.
R

Lake Alta

Glacial cirque lake located at 1,800 meters in The Remarkables mountain range.
S

Lake Harris

High-altitude lake filling a basin near the Harris Saddle on the Routeburn Track.
T

Lake Wilson

Alpine lake located in the mountains above the Routeburn Falls.
Lake Wakatipu
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Routeburn Falls
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Moke Lake

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