In the Alpine Grandeur Zone  3 large glacier made lakes link the mountains and tundra plains.  There are also forming lakes as large existing glaciers recede.

These lakes are the newest and highest of New Zealand's major lakes. They are found in a pristine natural environment - an exceptional sight in our modern world.

Studies
We learn how lakes were formed, and see their inflows and explore ways water flowing from them is used for energy, irrigation recreation and food production.

See lakes being formed by melting glaciers
When there is time available spectacular walks take us to the end of giant glaciers deep among the alpine valleys where we observe new lakes are forming.   Giant inland icebergs snapped from the glaciers float among the lakes' waters.

The Kettle lakes we explore are found here among the moraine deposits. and your guide will identify and explain these amazing geographic wonders to us.

See also
Lakes of New Zealand
Lake Tekapo
Link  Lake Pukaki
Link  Lake Ohau