Peters Pool is a beautiful small lake in the tiny town of Franz Josef on the West Coast near Fox Glacier and one of the best views in the Franz Josef area that doesn't require too much effort. The track is a short and easy 1.1km 25 minute return walk and well worth it for the incredible scenery. Carparking is available in the Franz Josef Glacier carpark and Peters Pool is signposted to the left where the track begins.

The lake has been forming and slowly getting bigger over the last 200 years with the melting of the Franz Josef Glacier above.

Photography info: From the viewpoint and lake edge there are clearings to set up your camera and take photos of the beautiful glacial valley and mountains surrounded by native beech forest and flora.

I visited at sunrise during the winter months when the water was calm and the reflections were absolutely magnificent.

Be sure to take with you a wide angle lens (16-35mm or similar) to capture the entire scene and if you are shooting before sunrise or after sunset make sure you've got your tripod handy for those low light conditions.