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Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk

Franz JosefFree

What to expect

Walk a rainforest loop around Lake Matheson, known for mirror reflections of Aoraki Mount Cook and Mt Tasman, best seen at dawn or dusk.

When it’s available

Any day · 4.4 km · about 1 hr

Good to know

  • Outdoors: best when it’s dry

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