Editor's Note:
Lake Tekapo, one of the most beautiful scenic spots in New Zealand, is located in the heart of the Mackenzie country of the country's South Island. It sits between Christchurch and Queenstown, and its picturesque landscape was featured in the blockbuster film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Photos: CFP
Clouds roll off the hills on the shores of Lake Tekapo, one of the most beautiful scenic spots in New Zealand located in the country's South Island. Photo: CFP 
Cows stand in a field near the shores of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island. Photo: CFP 
Trees show off their golden autumn tint near the shores of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island. Photo: CFP
