Tekapo Travel Guide
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Guide Hill Station Lodge
1791 Braemar Road Tekapo Canterbury Region
The price is NZ$960 per night from 13 June to 14 June
NZ$960
13 June - 14 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$229 per night from 14 June to 15 June
NZ$229
14 June - 15 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 18 June to 19 June
NZ$305
18 June - 19 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! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel only have one restaurant for dinner. If you are staying for 2 night, you will eat at the same restaurant for 2 night. Same food as it is a buffet restaurant and the food does not taste so gd and it is a bit expensive as there are no other choices. Breakfast is at the same restaurant but ..."
Reviewed on 8 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
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

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
- Lake Tekapo
- Mount Cook National Park
- Tekapo Springs
- Lake Pukaki
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Lake Ohau
- Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
- Hooker Valley Track
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Twizel Town Centre
- Tasman Glacier
- Sheepdog Statue
- Fox Glacier
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Clay Cliffs
- Lake Benmore
- The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Mt Sunday Summit
- McLean Park
- Big Sky
- Wrinkly Rams
- Mueller Ridge







