Lake Tekapo is a stunningly beautiful lake located in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the best places in the world for Milky Way photography, and is popular among photographers and stargazers alike.

The skies over Lake Tekapo are extremely clear and dark, making it an ideal location for astrophotography. The lake is surrounded by mountains, which provide a stunning backdrop for night sky photography. In fact, the area around Lake Tekapo is part of the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, which is one of the darkest places in the world and perfect for stargazing.

Lake Tekapo is also home to the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd, which is a popular subject for Milky Way photography.