Lake Tekapo Activities

Lake Tekapo Activities

Lake Tekapo Activities

During your visit, choose from the top Lake Tekapo activities. From Tekapo star gazing to scenic flights, these experiences help make the most of your stay.

Lake Tekapo is one of New Zealand’s most beautiful wilderness areas. Highlights of the region include:

• Tekapo star gazing in the Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve
• Aoraki/Mount Cook–New Zealand’s highest mountain
• The turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo

Choose from the top things to do in Lake Tekapo based on your interests.

Dark Sky Project offers awe-inspiring tours of the night sky. View the universe through telescopes and learn from experienced astronomy guides.

To view the snow-covered peaks and glaciers of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, choose a flight seeing tour with Air Safaris. In addition, these tours offer breathtaking views of the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki.

And, for a different experience, take a tour with Mackenzie Alpine Horse Trekking. Travel beautiful trails and view the scenery of Lake Tekapo from a different perspective.

Plan a visit to Lake Tekapo

Most visitors stay a night in Lake Tekapo while driving from Christchurch to Queenstown. However, you may wish to stay two nights to enjoy more of the tours on offer.

As you plan your stay, choose from recommended Lake Tekapo accommodation.

In addition, we specialise in booking full New Zealand self-drive holiday packages. These popular itineraries include a stay in Lake Tekapo:

• 10 Day South Island Family Holiday Package
• 14 Day Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Holiday Package
• 14 Day New Zealand Highlights Package
• 21 Day South Island Paradise Package

Moreover, we can design a custom itinerary to match your interests. Let us know what you want to see and do, and we will provide a custom holiday package and quote.

Contact New Zealand Travel Organiser today to begin planning.