We left Rivendell Lodge at approx. 9:30am to drive to Mt. Cook. We stopped at Lake Takepo, which was only a short distance from the accommodation in Fairlie. We took a few pictures down by the lake, as well as the church. At that stage we thought it would be best to take a look around the village centre. We bought souvenirs from the gift shop/info centre there, as well as groceries before heading to Mt. Cook itself, where everything is dearer.
The lady at Rivendell lodge suggested going up to Mt. John observatory, which had terrific views across Lake Takepo and the Southern Alps. At 750m above sea level and plains all the way to Mt. Cook, it is probably the ideal place to have an observatory. After a few photos, we headed down the road towards Mt. Cook. We stopped at the edge of the road, which winds around the banks of Lake Pukaki. The view of the Alps across the Lake was like a postcard and I managed to get a few decent photos, hopefully.
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| Three of the observatories at Mt. John, with Southern Alps behind |
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| Lake Pukaki, with Mt. Cook etc |
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| Lake Pukaki again with bush frame |
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| Lake Takepo Village |
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