Tekapo Travel Guide
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The Godley Hotel
2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (606 reviews)
Everything was perfect. Location, cleanliness, friendly staff. Will use them again in future. Thanks
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
The price is NZ$391 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$391
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (348 reviews)
Great room in the perfect location. Close to everything. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
The price is NZ$412 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
NZ$412
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,215 reviews)
This hotel was such a great value for what I paid and basically amounted to a real 1-bedroom apartment. It's located very close to the town centre and had both comfortable accommodation and great amenities.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
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.

Simons Hill Station
2963 Tekapo-Twizel Rd, Tekapo, Canterbury Region
Stay at this chalet in Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great cabin/farm style stay. Incredibly cozy, even in the cold and snowy weather we got. Cabin was furnished with everything we needed, kitchen was very nice, shower was great for temperature and pressure, and the spa was an absolute joy to use in the snow! The owners are also a delight - very thoughtful ...
Reviewed on 12 June 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,215 reviews)
This hotel was such a great value for what I paid and basically amounted to a real 1-bedroom apartment. It's located very close to the town centre and had both comfortable accommodation and great amenities.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Skyrim Lodge
11 Jimmys Lane, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (280 reviews)
Great location, clean & welcoming, easy self check in process. Good facilities (stove, toaster etc). Great communication.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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

Lake Tekapo: Single Day Pass for Hot Pools
NZ$39
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo
NZ$225
per adult

Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience
NZ$61
per adult

Lake Tekapo: Virtual Stargazing and Astronomy Experience
NZ$89
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
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Lake Ohau
- Hooker Valley Track
- Twizel Town Centre
- Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Tasman Glacier
- Lake Benmore
- Fox Glacier
- Clay Cliffs
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Sheepdog Statue
- Mt Sunday Summit
- Lake Pukaki Information Center
- Mueller Ridge
- Benmore Dam
- Fairlie Heritage Museum











