Tekapo Travel Guide
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Simons Hill Station
2963 Tekapo-Twizel Rd, Tekapo, Canterbury Region
Stay at this chalet in Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Great cabin/farm style stay. Incredibly cozy, even in the cold and snowy weather we got. Cabin was furnished with everything we needed, kitchen was very nice, shower was great for temperature and pressure, and the spa was an absolute joy to use in the snow! The owners are also a delight - very thoughtful ..."
Reviewed on 12 June 2025

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
14 Greig St, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
The price is AU$508 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$508
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star motel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (226 reviews)
"Excellent location to Lake Tekapo, less crowded, very spacious and clean rooms with good amenities. Very welcoming staff and check-in & out process was very efficient."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
The price is AU$248 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$248
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (341 reviews)
"Lake front"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Simons Hill Station
2963 Tekapo-Twizel Rd, Tekapo, Canterbury Region
Stay at this chalet in Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Great cabin/farm style stay. Incredibly cozy, even in the cold and snowy weather we got. Cabin was furnished with everything we needed, kitchen was very nice, shower was great for temperature and pressure, and the spa was an absolute joy to use in the snow! The owners are also a delight - very thoughtful ..."
Reviewed on 12 June 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,199 reviews)
"This hotel was such a great value for what I paid and basically amounted to a real 1-bedroom apartment. It's located very close to the town centre and had both comfortable accommodation and great amenities."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Skyrim Lodge
11 Jimmys Lane, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (277 reviews)
"Bed and pillows were very comfy. Location above Tekapo Village was walkable. The notebook with key information about the lake, restaurants and activities was very useful."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit

Mount John Observatory
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.

Roundhill Ski Area
Spend the day discovering this ski field above Lake Tekapo, which provides beginner-friendly runs alongside the steepest vertical drop in the country.
Lake Tekapō Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Tekapō Regional Park, a lovely green space in Tekapo.
Activities

Mountaintop Stargazing at Mt John Observatory, Lake Tekapo
AU$191
per adult

Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience
AU$54
per adult

Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Observatory
AU$115
per adult
- Mount John Observatory
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Mount John Lookout
- Mount Cook National Park
- Lake Tekapo
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Lake Pukaki
- Tekapo Springs
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Lake Ohau
- Hooker Valley Track
- Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Dark Sky Project
- Fox Glacier
- Tasman Lake
- Clay Cliffs
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Sheepdog Statue
- Mt Sunday Summit
- Lake Pukaki Information Center
- Benmore Dam
- Fairlie Heritage Museum