New Zealand Student ToursLakes in the Alpine Zone
Lake Pukaki
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The Alpine Zone is also renown for New Zealand's highest
glacier lakes: some are still being made. |
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Sights The high altitude, vicious temperatures, low rainfall, land infertility and conservation laws have all contributed to the water purity and great photographic opportunities. more |
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Iceberg Lakes Spectacular walks lead us to the snouts of giant glaciers melting away leaving behind them brand-new growing lakes. Giant inland icebergs snapped from the glaciers float at leisure or at the mercy of the winds |
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Geography
Interested groups learn how these teal coloured lakes were formed by scouring giant glaciers up thick. Guests explore their still significant remnants. |
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Hydro Electric Power Two of the natural lakes have been enhanced for hydro storage to moderate the seasonal flow variations. The outflows are linked with 40 km of canals involving 8 power stations and 4 man-made lakes. Interested groups explore the workings of these. |
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Kettle lakes
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