Blue Lake

New Zealand / Tasman / Murchison /
Found in Nelson Lakes National Park, a relatively small lake is said to have the clearest water in the world! It is almost as clear as distilled water, meaning that its visibility is up to 80 meters.

The lake is considered sacred to Māori, who call it Rotomairewhenua, therefore swimming or entering the lake is not allowed. Photographer Klaus Thymann however was granted a special permission to depict the clarity and beauty of the lake for scientific purposes.
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Coordinates:   42°3'33"S   172°39'27"E

Comments

  • Coldest lake in New Zealand - all year round - brrr!
  • Sacred to the local tribers Some of the clearest water in the World
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