Tekapo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
The price is NZ$502 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$502
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,259 reviews)
Beautiful suite and spacious.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

The Godley Hotel
2 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is NZ$268 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
NZ$268
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (640 reviews)
Close location to town centre with wonderful view
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is NZ$400 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$400
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren Footbridge are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (382 reviews)
The staff were excellent
Reviewed on 13 Jan 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,259 reviews)
Beautiful suite and spacious.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 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! (304 reviews)
Room was super clean, location was great only about a 15 minute walk down to the lake and restaurants. The AC was strong and we slept very well as the beds were super comfortable. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Pinewood Motels
25 Mount Cook Road Fairlie South Canterbury
Stay at this aparthotel in Fairlie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (459 reviews)
Very nice place Clean
Reviewed on 17 Jan 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

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

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

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

Mt. Hay Farm Experience Genuine Country Farming(Carbon Positive)
NZ$99
per adult
- Mount John Observatory
- Mount John Lookout
- Lake Tekapō Regional Park
- Roundhill Ski Area
- 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
- Hooker Valley Track
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Fox Glacier
- Tasman Glacier
- Lake Benmore
- Sheepdog Statue
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Clay Cliffs
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Mt Sunday Summit
- Mueller Ridge
- Lake Pukaki Information Center
- Benmore Dam
- The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo
- Mueller Glacier
- Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve






