Tekapo Travel Guide
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Guide Hill Station Lodge
1791 Braemar Road Tekapo Canterbury Region
The price is NZ$980 per night from 12 June to 13 June
NZ$980
12 June - 13 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Lake Pukaki is located nearby.

Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
The price is NZ$218 per night from 12 June to 13 June
NZ$218
12 June - 13 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! (3,352 reviews)
"Overall staff were helpful and the room was clean and warm, but I felt communication around checkin was lacking. For instance, our room was not ready for checkin for 2 hours and we were only told later on that the air con needed maintenance."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
89 Terrace Road Mount Cook
The price is NZ$305 per night from 22 June to 23 June
NZ$305
22 June - 23 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Great hotel but limited dining options"
Reviewed on 10 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! (3,352 reviews)
"Overall staff were helpful and the room was clean and warm, but I felt communication around checkin was lacking. For instance, our room was not ready for checkin for 2 hours and we were only told later on that the air con needed maintenance."
Reviewed on 6 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 Tekapo Springs and Cowans Hill Walkway 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
4.5/5(69 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.

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.
Mount John Lookout
4.5/5(47 reviews)
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: Stargazing Experience
NZ$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

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
100% of travellers recommend
- Mount John Observatory
- Mount John Lookout
- Lake Tekapō Regional Park
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Mount Cook National Park
- Lake Tekapo
- Tekapo Springs
- Lake Pukaki
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
- Twizel Town Centre
- Lake Ohau
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Tasman Glacier
- Hooker Valley Track
- Sheepdog Statue
- Fox Glacier
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Clay Cliffs
- The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo
- Mt Sunday Summit
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Lake Benmore
- McLean Park
- Roberts Point
- Big Sky






