Tekapo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
The price is AU$222 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$222
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
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! (3,122 reviews)
"It was what I wanted, just a good bed and shower"
Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
The price is AU$262 per night from 13 May to 14 May
AU$262
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
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! (278 reviews)
"Tidiness and quiet"
Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
53 Darchiac Dr, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$389 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$389
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
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! (316 reviews)
Superb
"Very friendly and hard working staff. Just outstanding."
Reviewed on 11 Apr. 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! (3,122 reviews)
"It was what I wanted, just a good bed and shower"
Reviewed on 6 Apr. 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! (651 reviews)
"Only got to stay 1 night but we were really happy with Mantra Lake Tekapo. We had a large 2 storey house with 3 spacious rooms and good bedding options. I was impressed that it was the first place, we've stay on our entire trip, that had 2 bathrooms and 3 toilets! Much needed for a family of 5 or ..."
Reviewed on 2 Apr. 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! (240 reviews)
"Very neat, clean and tidy accommodation. We appreciated the kitchen and ease of parking"
Reviewed on 5 Apr. 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

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

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

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
AU$318
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

45 Minutes Virtual Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
AU$83
per adult
- Mount John Observatory
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Mount John Lookout
- Lake Tekapo
- Mount Cook National Park
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Lake Pukaki
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Tekapo Springs
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
- Lake Ohau
- Hooker Valley Track
- Dark Sky Project
- Fox Glacier
- Sheepdog Statue
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Tasman Lake
- Mt Sunday Summit
- Clay Cliffs
- Benmore Dam
- Fairlie Heritage Museum