Mirror Lakes in Te Anau, New Zealand

According to Atlas Obscura, Mirror Lakes in New Zealand offers an accessible day-walk halfway between Te Anau and Milford Sound. A short boardwalk and four-hundred-meter looped circuit make it suitable for all ages and wheelchair users. On calm days, you can take in the reflected view of the Earl Mountains. The walk passes through beech forest with waterfowl and wetland plants visible, and informational panels explain the local flora and fauna.

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