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.

Lake Tekapo at Camp Beach

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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

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