Lake Matheson Walk West Coast
Scenic lake walk with views
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randonnée

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1-2h

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spot photo

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The Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk is one of the most popular short walks in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. This 4.4-kilometer loop offers stunning views of the mountains that reflect on the still waters of the lake. The hike starts with a suspension bridge crossing, passing through tall kahikatea and rimu as well as an abundance of smaller plants.

Lake Matheson is well known for its incredible mirror-like reflections, offering a unique opportunity to capture the grandeur of the magnificent Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Tasman mirrored perfectly on its glassy surface. There is often morning mist if you’re early enough to capture the sunrise, adding so much atmosphere to an already enchanting scene.

Photography info:

Of the three viewpoints available along the track, Reflection Island is the most aesthetically pleasing for composition. Around 5 minutes into the trail you will come to fork with signage directing you to go left or right around the track. Take the right hand path and this will get you to Reflection Island first in about 1.5km.

Dawn and dusk are the best time to visit for optimal photo opportunities as the wind tends to be more calm during these hours and you have a better chance of capturing a reflection.

If I had to choose I would be more inclined to go at sunrise as there are less people around and there can also be morning fog that creates that added atmosphere to the images.

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