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  • Kirktunes
    Auckland, New Zealand12 contributions
    Review of: Lake Wakatipu
    Srunning
    Thank you to our creator for such beautiful surroundings on our earth here in Aotearoa, wow just wow!
    Written 21 June 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Maree R
    Christchurch, New Zealand797 contributions
    Review of: Moke Lake
    Beautiful
    Absolutely stunning place, not to far on a gravel road to a beautiful doc site with a lake that so clear we had to swim in it. Cool but not freezing. Inviting place to camp so we will be back - need a little bug spray.
    Written 12 February 2022
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  • MissTinkerbelle
    Christchurch, New Zealand169 contributions
    Review of: Arrow River
    Pristine clear water
    Surrounded by the autumn leaves this clear running water was a delight to be around- there was even a guy fully submerged with a snorkel looking for gold.
    Written 12 May 2022
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  • Matts1960
    Wellington, New Zealand61 contributions
    Review of: Lake Hayes
    Just perfect
    My wife and I were hankering for some exercise but not climbing to a summit !
    Lake Hayes was Aprox 8 km was an easy 3 hours with Plenty of stops ( park benches etc )
    Back pack-water-snak

    Very easy walk and just beautiful!!

    Great for families ( little ones / suggest a buggy )!
    Written 4 May 2021
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