Lake Tekapo Russell Lupins Canterbury South Island NZ
Photo & Vacation Spot

From the banks of Lake Tekapo in Canterbury on the South Island of NZ, the scenery is spectacular as the mountains and blue hues of the lake adorn the backdrop while the Russell Lupins blossom in the foreground.

Russell Lupins are colorful wildflowers which blossom along the shores of Lake Tekapo in Canterbury on the South Island of NZ during the summer months. The landscape comes alive in pink and purple hues while the unique color of the lake sparkles in the lighting as a blanket of clouds lingers over the mountain tops.

Growing to a height of about 1.5 meters, clusters of Russell Lupins scatter themselves around Lake Tekapo. Atop the large spikes, the flowers are displayed in whorls on racemes, some being 60 centimeters long. A majority of the Russell Lupins around Lake Tekapo are pink and purple, but they can also be seen elsewhere in blue, orange, red, white and yellow hues.

Lake Tekapo attracts many summer tourists who visit Canterbury, NZ due to its extreme beauty and long list of outdoor activities to enjoy on or around the water.

Russell Lupins, Lupinus polyphyllus, on the banks of Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand.