Lake Ruataniwha, located in the town of Twizel in the Mackenzie Basin of New Zealand's South Island, offers incredible photo opportunities for keen landscape photographers. The lake is known for its stunning reflections of the surrounding mountains and clear, still turquoise waters, making it a perfect spot for capturing landscape and nature photography.

Recently it has become more famous for amazing transformation when there is a hoar frost in the local area during the winter months. All the trees and surrounding foreground are covered in ice making for a truly beautiful winter scene, especially at Lake Ruataniwha.

Be sure to visit during the golden hours of sunrise or sunset to capture the lake under golden hues, and take your wide angle lens to compose the entire scene. Try the Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park for views of the lake and trails to explore.