Tekapo Travel Guide
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Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
The price is NZ$218 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$218
7 June - 8 June
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! (3,350 reviews)
"It definitely was a good stay and customer service was amazing."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
89 Terrace Road Mount Cook
The price is NZ$305 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$305
7 June - 8 June
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay, staff, room, cleanliness, view all outstanding. Would not look to stay anywhere else, the information centre a few minutes away was fascinating and the numerous trails mean you can park up and immerse yourself. Only improvements would be a pool, sauna and hot tubs etc. ..."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
53 Darchiac Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is NZ$479 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$479
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (454 reviews)
"Amazing location and beautiful scenery"
Reviewed on 4 June 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! (3,350 reviews)
"It definitely was a good stay and customer service was amazing."
Reviewed on 4 June 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! (714 reviews)
"Thank you Aruna and the rest of the staff of Mantra Apartments for making our getaway a memorable one. With your warm hospitality and perfect location, we will certainly return on our next visit! 😊"
Reviewed on 2 June 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! (336 reviews)
"Big clean two bedroom. Didn’t realize I had booked a two bedroom, but it was fine. Big kitchen with all amenities."
Reviewed on 27 May 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.
Mount John Lookout
You can learn about the history of Tekapo with a stop at Mount John Lookout. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities

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

Lake Tekapo: 1.5-Hour Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience
NZ$189
per adult

Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience
NZ$61
per adult
- Mount John Observatory
- Mount John Lookout
- Lake Tekapō Regional Park
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Lake Tekapo
- Mount Cook National Park
- Tekapo Springs
- Lake Pukaki
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Lake Ohau
- Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
- Hooker Valley Track
- Twizel Town Centre
- Tasman Glacier
- Sheepdog Statue
- Fox Glacier
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Clay Cliffs
- Lake Benmore
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Mt Sunday Summit
- The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo
- McLean Park
- Big Sky
- Mueller Glacier






