Tekapo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Even though it was a bit cloudy it was quite impressive to see the sunset light effects on the changing landscape from the Astro Cafe in the Mt John Observatory.
Even though it was a bit cloudy it was quite impressive to see the sunset light effects on the changing landscape from the Astro Cafe in the Mt John Observatory.
Sunset stone skipping #springfun
Just after you've passed through Tekapo, or just before you get to Tekapo depending on what way you're driving, you'll have the opportunity to turn down a road that leads you here. This is the view from the Astro Cafe set at the top of Mount John with stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps. It does cost $8 to drive up to the observatory, but when you're presented with views like this, then it becomes a bit of a no brainer.
Part of the South Island Hydro Electricity scheme these canals are a great place to fish for salmon and trout. It runs between Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki and if you can't catch a fish you can go to the local fish farm and buy one.
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
The price is ₹17,232 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
₹17,232
₹19,817 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,281 reviews)
big place and a little confusing walking around. but the views are incredible, the location was good. the room was so small we had almost no place to put our luggage.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 out of 5
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is ₹21,752 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹21,752
₹25,014 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren Footbridge are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (398 reviews)
Great place! Superb location. Huge kitchen loved it.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
53 Darchiac Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (425 reviews)
The hotel was modern, clean and efficient

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,281 reviews)
big place and a little confusing walking around. but the views are incredible, the location was good. the room was so small we had almost no place to put our luggage.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge

3 out of 5
11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews)
방이 깨끗하고 위치도 좋았어요! 다만 걱정스러웠던 점은 에어컨에 사람인식기능이 있는 카메라가

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Skyrim Lodge
Pinewood Motels

Pinewood Motels

3 out of 5
25 Mount Cook Road Fairlie South Canterbury
Stay at this aparthotel in Fairlie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (474 reviews)
Quiet, but loved the sound of 2 70s era MGs and three other modern MG’s gathered for a rally starting there.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

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Popular places to visit

Mount John Observatory featuring landscape views, a river or creek and tranquil scenes

Mount John Observatory

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Take an evening tour to see the wonders of the night sky or visit during the day to enjoy the stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains.

Mount John Observatory
Roundhill Ski Area which includes snow and mountains

Roundhill Ski Area

3/5(1 review)

Spend the day discovering this ski field above Lake Tekapo, which provides beginner-friendly runs alongside the steepest vertical drop in the country.

Roundhill Ski Area

Lake Tekapō Regional Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Tekapō Regional Park, a lovely green space in Tekapo.

Lake Tekapō Regional Park

Cities near Tekapo

Lake Tekapo showing mountains, wild flowers and a lake or waterhole

Lake Tekapo

Lake Pukaki showing mountains, snow and a lake or waterhole

Pukaki

In der Nähe von Fairlie in Neuseeland (New Zealand)

Fairlie