Lake Wakatipu Scenery Queenstown Otago New Zealand
Photo & Vacation Spot

The scenery of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains near Queenstown in Central Otago, New Zealand is stunning from atop of a cliff where this man stands.

The mountainous landscape rises quickly along the shores of the glacier waters of Lake Wakatipu near Queenstown in Central Otago, New Zealand which creates picturesque scenery for visitors to the area. A man stands on a large boulder where a gentle breeze blows off the lake as he enjoys the stunning scenery before him.

Lake Wakatipu spans a distance of 80 kilometers and reaches depths of 100 meters below sea level in some areas. Covering approximately 291 square kilometers, Lake Wakatipu is the third largest lake in the country and the longest lake found throughout New Zealand.

Lake Wakatipu is surrounded by mountains and lush forest with the Remarkables mountain range running along the southeastern edge. Many tourists come to this region for skiing in the winter and paragliding, bungy jumping and the tramping tracks throughout the rest of the year.

New Zealand, South Island, Lake Wakatipu, near Queenstown, HWY SH 6