Hostels in Lake Tekapo

By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out cultural highlights like the churches in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but all of them have a few things in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Lake Tekapo are May, September, December and July, with each month seeing an average of 360 mm of rainfall.

Depending on your interests, you might appreciate the area around Lake Tekapo. Get out into nature with places such as Tekapo Springs, Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway. Additional attractions include Church of the Good Shepherd, Dark Sky Project and Sheepdog Statue.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Lake Tekapo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse), located 42.4 mi (68.3 km) away from the city centre.