Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand

4.5 (2.663 reviews) Spent Price Range: from $25.89 Ranking #1 in South Island Bodies of Water

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Quite a beautiful lake both in summer and in winter. The bluey-green water is something nice to see particularly when walking over the footbridge. There is plenty of walking paths around so you are able to enjoy nature and the scenery around the lake. My most recent visit was in the winter and it was nice looking at the snow-capped mountains behind the large lake. The place has plenty of parking, one lot on either side of the township, as well as public toilets around. There is a four square for groceries if you didn't want to eat out in the restaurants of the area. there is also a playground in the grassy area between the township and the lake. It is always a nice place to take in some nature. If you have the time, this place is also really good for stargazing due to the low light pollution. You can do it simply by staring into the night sky but they have quite a few tours for it.
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Address

, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, Postal Code: 7945.

Mobile

080023538283

Website

http://www.laketekaponz.co.nz

Email

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Current local date and time now

Monday, May 06, 2024, 6:41

Price range

from $25.89

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4.5 based on (2.663 reviews)

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Reviews

5Breeze_NZ 5:00 PM Feb 12, 2021
Dark Skies & Silence & Serenity
Beautiful lake at day, silence and serenity at night! Tekapo is definitely the best place for a romantic getaway for couples. We visited on a clear and moonless night, which makes stargazing fantastic! There are some stargazing tours available. They can be a bit pricey but it depends on how keen you are to learn more about the stars out there. We recommend the Tekapo Springs Stargazing tour which includes relaxing exclusively in their hot pools at night. Apart from stargazing tours & the hot springs, there are hardly any water or outdoor activities/tours available. There are some (not a lot) of good restaurants and cafes. There is a supermarket available if cooking is your preference. Tekapo is a super laid back place for those who enjoy relaxing and doing absolutely nothing.
5Toni3452 5:00 PM Feb 21, 2023
No words
Bufffff. If you are driving from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo, you experience some stunning landscapes in less than 3 hours. First, Christchurch and Ashburton's outskirts. Once you take the RD 79 to Geraldine, more rural landscape. Then, after Fairlie, you take the RD8 and a magnificent road scenery, through Burke Pass and after it, 10-15 km of a huge and vast plain. You look at the map and know we are very close to Lake Tekapo, but nothing is visible, yet. And finally, after some small road bends, a clear and stunning turquoise blue color appears in front of you. It's Lake Tekapo. Amazing. Nothing more to say. Unforgettable memory