Tekapo Travel Guide
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Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
The price is AU$199 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (3,112 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet was the best of the dozen hotels was stayed at during our 18 day trip to Australia & New Zealand."
Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
The price is AU$262 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$262
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cowans Hill Walkway and Church ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
Haka Hostel Lake Tekapo
"For a Hostel we were really surprised as to how good this was. Room was comfortable and facilities excellent (we had a private room). Only issue was a water leak through the ceiling late in the night, but staff sorted it as best they could. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2025

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
53 Darchiac Dr, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
The price is AU$493 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$493
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (307 reviews)
Hojo
"Entire experience was superb!"
Reviewed on 18 Feb. 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.

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! (3,112 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet was the best of the dozen hotels was stayed at during our 18 day trip to Australia & New Zealand."
Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Skyrim Lodge
11 Jimmys Lane, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"The property is nice inside, new construction but it’s located in a residential area. Unless you have a car, you need to walk to the town."
Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Mantra Lake Tekapo
1 Beauchamp Place, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cowans Hill Walkway and Sheepdog ...
9/10 Wonderful! (644 reviews)
"This is a wonderful property very close to Lake Tekapo."
Reviewed on 8 Mar. 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
4.5/5(66 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.

Roundhill Ski Area
4.5/5(9 reviews)
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

Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
AU$90
per adult
3000000% of travellers recommend

Summit Experience - University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory
AU$195
per adult

Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
AU$350
per adult

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour
AU$341
per adult
- Mount John Observatory
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Mount John Lookout
- Mount Cook National Park
- Lake Tekapo
- Lake Pukaki
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Tekapo Springs
- Lake Ohau
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
- Hooker Valley Track
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Fox Glacier
- Sheepdog Statue
- Clay Cliffs
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Fairlie Heritage Museum
- Benmore Dam
- Lake Pukaki Information Center