Lake Tekapo is one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand. We are 2hrs 30 minutes from Christchurch airport so positioned well as a stop-over between Christchurch and Queenstown or your final destination. Tekapo is also a great place to stay and relax for a few days. Activities in and around Lake Tekapo are wide ranging and varied and there is something here for everyone.

Tekapo Springs
Tekapo Springs is one of New Zealand’s leading tourist destinations. The complex is open all year round and set at the base of Mt John. Facilities include Hot Pools, Day Spa, Ice Skating Rink and Snow Park in winter, as well as a fully licenced café

www.tekaposprings.co.nz

Mt John Observatory / Earth and Sky
Earth and Sky arrange day and night tours to explore the wonders of the Southern Sky at the Mt John observatory. Star gazing is amazing in the clear night sky.

If you prefer you can take one of the walks or drive yourself to the top of Mt John during the daytime and enjoy the breath taking views. Astro café is open daily on the top of Mt John.

www.newzealandsky.com

Ski Parks
Roundhill - is just 35 minutes from Tekapo along the eastern shores of the lake and up an access road to a base area at 1360m. Roundhill has something for everyone including Australasia’s biggest vertical drop (783m).

www.roundhill.co.nz

Mt Dobson - is approx. 60 minutes from Tekapo and has an excellent mix of Terrain with spacious learners facilities as well as trails that will challenge all skiing and snowboarding abilities. Mt Dobson has the highest carpark in New Zealand.

www.mtdobson.co.nz

Aoraki/ Mt Cook
At 3754 metres Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest mountain. Whether you are heading there for a leisurely hike, scenic flight or a glacier boat tour you will enjoy the 1hr 15 min drive down the scenic canal roads. 

On the way back you can stop at the world class Mt Cook Alpine Salmon farm to feed the fish, try sashimi or buy salmon to bring back and cook if you are staying in our apartment.

www.mtcookalpinesalmon.co.nz

Day tours to Mt Cook are available for those who would prefer not to drive and have the benefit of the tour commentary throughout the day.

Other Activities
• Visit the famous Church of Good Shepard
• Many walking tracks
• Off road mountain biking
• Fly fish the Lakes and Rivers
• Guided Hunting Trips
• Horse treks around Mt John
• Golf at the highest 9 hole golf course in New Zealand
• Scenic Flights and Helicopter flights
• Boat Cruise 
Or just relax and enjoy your day in any way you choose.

Restaurants
There are a range of restaurants available in Lake Tekapo that caters for a wide range of choices. They include but are not limited to a Bar and Grill, Pizza and Pasta, Pub Meal, Japanese, Thai and Chinese.