Fly South / Aotearoa New Zealand

Waitaki Hydro Lakes

The Waitaki hydro lakes thread through pale hills in a long sequence of blue. Their engineered lines sit surprisingly beautifully within the dry, open country, adding rhythm to an already striking landscape. Follow them for a while and the whole interior begins to feel connected.

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About Waitaki Hydro Lakes

The surrounding country is dry limestone farmland, home to unusual rock formations like the Elephant Rocks, used as a filming location for The Chronicles of Narnia, and to significant salmon farming operations on the lakes themselves. In Fly South, the lakes turn the interior into a sequence of blue ribbons: follow them between the pale hills and working river valleys, then climb for a broader view of the high-country landscape that feeds them.

About Fly South

Fly South is a free browser flight and scenic exploration game across Aotearoa New Zealand’s South Island. Choose a plane, jet, helicopter or airship, then explore the landscape at your own pace. Learn more about the game.