Plan a trip to see Lake Tekapo

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298 Westside Motor Lodge

Upper Riccarton

NZ$278

per person

13 Mar - 15 Mar

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Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

9/10 Wonderful! (382 reviews)

Good location with off street parking

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

De Lago Motel Apartments

Merivale

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NZ$463

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23 Mar - 27 Mar

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Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)

Very helpful and friendly staff, great that the room had a washing machine.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Christchurch City Centre

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NZ$615

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2 Apr - 7 Apr

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Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (358 reviews)

Clean room Comfortable bed Short walk away from town centre

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Tours & day trips

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Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience

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Adventure & outdoor

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Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience

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History & culture

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Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

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Reviews of Lake Tekapo

4.6

Top destination

5 - Excellent

174

4 - Good

65

3 - Okay

18

2 - Disappointing

0

1 - Terrible

0

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

The church was closed to the public for a booked wedding. New monolith observatory on the lakefront has destroyed the view of the lake.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

too many tourists so we didn't stop

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.

Tekapo Springs

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.

Sheepdog Statue

4/5(131 reviews)

Standing proudly before the snow-capped Southern Alps, this famous statue is testament to the high esteem with which sheepdogs are held in this area.

Church of the Good Shepherd

4.5/5(175 reviews)

Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history.

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 Pukaki

4.5/5(221 reviews)

Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape.