Lake Tekapo Pitstop

On our way from Christchurch to Aoraki/Mt. Cook, we came across beautiful Lake Tekapo, approximately 100 kms before our final destination. It's a highland lake at 710 meters (2300 feet) and surrounded by golden tussock grass (see pics). The name Tekapo comes from the Maori words "Taka" (sleeping mat) and "Po" (night). Finely ground rock in the glacial melted waters give the lake its beautiful turquoise colour. And here comes the best part: we already had "Californian Breakfast" along the Sta. Barbara coastline, now we had some Chinese takeaway food at the edge of an elevated lake. Ain't life great?