intermediate
Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand
Lake Tekapo at Camp Beach
A South Island alpine lake beach with stunning turquoise water and cool, clear freshwater ideal for intermediate swimmers. Camp Beach offers gradual entry and excellent facilities with breathtaking mountain scenery. Water temperatures remain cold even in summer; the renowned glacial color makes this iconic location worth a wetsuit dip.

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Lake Tekapo at Camp Beach
-43.9975, 170.4631
Details
- Location
- Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand
- Type
- lake
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -43.9975, 170.4631