Emerald Lakes

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a full-day trip that ranks high among outdoor enthusiasts visiting New Zealand, passes via The Emerald Lakes, which are also located in Tongariro National Park.

The lakes have a uniquely lunar vibe to them because they are surrounded by some of New Zealand's most spectacular volcanic rocks. The Blue Lake is the same color as the sky on a bright summer day, and the Emerald Lakes are both startlingly green. You will be left wondering how the lakes obtained their vivid colors due to the color's intensity.

Expect to share the lakes with others during busy periods; nonetheless, the lakes' vibrant contrast to the adjacent, angular mountains more than makes up for this. Numerous of the Emerald Lakes acquire various hues, such as aquamarine, jade, and turquoise, which give them all their own distinctive beauty. In Tongariro, the Emerald and Blue Lakes are also byproducts of previous volcanic activity. As a result of a combination of mineral deposits and melted snow and ice, the lakes developed inside the craters.

Location: Tongariro, New Zealand