Tekapo Travel Guide
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Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
The price is NZ$218 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$218
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,343 reviews)
"Parking was very cramped. Got parked in when we wanted to go star gazing. Rather assign parking to room numbers Hotel staff in restaurant excellent! Check in lady was lovely. Rooms very small, not enough ventilation. Food was great , good offer of vouchers for drinks & food. Very central ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is NZ$173 per night from 9 June to 10 June
NZ$173
9 June - 10 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions The ...
9/10 Wonderful! (410 reviews)
"Excellent Stay with Unbeatable Views! We had an absolutely wonderful time here. Everything about the park was excellent, from the warm and professional staff to the incredibly well-maintained facilities. The location is perfect—just a short, scenic walk into town and right next to the springs."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
89 Terrace Road Mount Cook
The price is NZ$336 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$336
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Mount Cook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent facilities with Mount Cook view and several trails."
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
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 luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,343 reviews)
"Parking was very cramped. Got parked in when we wanted to go star gazing. Rather assign parking to room numbers Hotel staff in restaurant excellent! Check in lady was lovely. Rooms very small, not enough ventilation. Food was great , good offer of vouchers for drinks & food. Very central ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Mantra Lake Tekapo
1 Beauchamp Place Lake Tekapo
Stay at this aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cowans Hill Walkway and Sheepdog Statue are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (711 reviews)
"Other than general wear and tear (old carpet, walls and furniture aged) property was in good condition and as described"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Skyrim Lodge
11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (333 reviews)
"Television operation - no instructions and therefore could only get 1 live free to air station. Location was reasonably central with a short 10 minute walk to shops etc GPS did not recognise the address so had a little trouble finding the unit. Very clean and had everything you need for a short ..."
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
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
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
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

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
NZ$385
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools
NZ$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend

Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo
NZ$225
per adult
- Mount John Observatory
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Lake Tekapō Regional Park
- Mount John Lookout
- Mount Cook National Park
- Lake Tekapo
- Lake Pukaki
- Tekapo Springs
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Lake Ohau
- Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
- Twizel Town Centre
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Hooker Valley Track
- Tasman Glacier
- Fox Glacier
- Sheepdog Statue
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Clay Cliffs
- Lake Benmore
- Mueller Glacier
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Mt Sunday Summit
- Wrinkly Rams
- The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo
- Roberts Point








