Little River topographic map

The glacial feed to the lakes gives them a distinctive blue colour, created by glacial flour, the extremely finely ground rock particles from the glaciers. Lake Pukaki covers an area of 178.7 km2 (69.0 sq mi), and the surface elevation of the lake normally ranges from 518.2 to 532 metres (1,700 to 1,745 ft)…

Average elevation: 886 m

Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height, as of 2014, is listed as 3,724 metres (12,218 feet). It sits in the Southern Alps, the mountain range that runs the length of the South Island. A popular tourist destination, it is also a favourite challenge for mountain climbers. Aoraki /…

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The Jacks Pass – Clarence River – Jollies Pass Loop is a 25 kilometer loop which is not technically challenging however it takes between two to four hours to complete. It can be ridden in either direction: West over Jacks Pass (869m) or East over Jollies Pass (850m). As the entire ride is at high elevation…

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