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    Lake Pukaki's unusual blue colour is caused by finely ground rock particles from glaciers that are suspended in the water and as a result the lake reflects more sunlight. The snowy mountains in the background are in Mt Cook National Park.
      

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      More pictures of Lake Pukaki
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