Along the banks of the unique blue colored water of Lake Pukaki in Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand, an information centre is located to aid tourists in their travels. Surrounding the information centre is the rugged and arid scenery of the Mackenzie Basin landscape.The information centre sits at the end of Lake Pukaki and it first opened in the year 2000. During the summer months, the building is fully staffed to provide detailed information for those needing it. Approximately 100,000 visitors pass through the Lake Pukaki and Mt Cook region and many of them are searching for activities to see and do.A building next to the information centre is a kiosk that has six interpretive panels relating detailed information about the Maori culture and traditions around Lake Pukaki and Mt. Cook. There is also a variety of souvenirs that are on display at the Lake Pukaki Information Centre which are great memorabilis from your trip to the area. ... continue below the picture...
... Whether you are looking for transportation, places to see or things to do, hotels or eating establishments while visiting the South Island of New Zealand, the information centre at Lake Pukaki has it all. There is a car park, washrooms and picnic tables located here where you can enjoy the stunning scenery of Mt. Cook.Lake Pukaki Information Centre, Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand.
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, aperture of f/6.3, exposure time of 1/400 sec. on ISO 100, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 220mm.