Tekapo Attractions and Activities
Tekapo has many tourist attractions and travel activities with something to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. From adrenaline-pumping adventure to a relaxing day out, you need never be bored in Tekapo.
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ALPINE RECREATION BACKCOUNTRY SKIING - Lake Tekapo
ALPINE RECREATION BACKCOUNTRY SKIING - Lake Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - Go backcountry with a guide this winter to learn safe touring whether on alpine skis, nordic skis or split board. Alpine Recreation has two heated private huts, providing the ideal base for avalanche courses, spectacular touring and practising all the skills for safe navigation of unpatrolled and ungroomed slopes. All equipment except alpine touring boots and split board gear provided.
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- +64 3 680 6736
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- 0800 006 096 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- c/- Edelweiss Lodge, 8 Erebus Place, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand
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ALPINE RECREATION LAKE TEKAPO SNOWSHOEING - Lake Tekapo
ALPINE RECREATION LAKE TEKAPO SNOWSHOEING - Lake Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - The Southern Alp foothills undergo magical transformation in winter. A covering of snow creates an extensive playground for trampers on snowshoes. Hike 3 hours to our cosy mountain-hut at the snowline (1280m). From here we explore a winter wonderland of ice-covered streams, curving ridges, snowy valleys, returning each night to relax by the warmth of a pot-belly stove.
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- +64 3 680 6736
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- 0800 006 096 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- c/- Edelweiss Lodge, 8 Erebus Place, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand
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ALPINE RECREATION MOUNTAINEERING COURSE - Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
ALPINE RECREATION MOUNTAINEERING COURSE - Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - Learn to climb at one of New Zealand’s best locations for a mountaineering course: Caroline Hut right opposite the awesome Caroline Face of Aoraki Mount Cook. Our professional guides will teach you not only technical skills, but also risk awareness to keep yourself safe in the challenging terrain. Alpine Recreation owns the hut and provides the gear and food.
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- +64 3 680 6736
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- 0800 006 096 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- c/- Edelweiss Lodge, 8 Erebus Place, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand
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ALPINE RECREATION MT COOK TREK - Mt Cook
ALPINE RECREATION MT COOK TREK - Mt Cook
Mobile-friendly - Follow in Sir Edmund Hillary's footsteps as you climb up the Ball Ridge to view the mighty Caroline Face front-on - New Zealand's highest ice face. From Caroline Hut, your private refuge for the night, you look out over the Tasman Glacier and its surrounding peaks, the highest in New Zealand. Fit hikers love this challenge!
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- +64 3 680 6736
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- 0800 006 096 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- c/- Edelweiss Lodge, 8 Erebus Place, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand
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ALPINE RECREATION TEKAPO TREK - Lake Tekapo
ALPINE RECREATION TEKAPO TREK - Lake Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - You'll be inspired by the magic light of the Mackenzie Country across golden tussock, snow-capped peaks and turquoise of Lake Tekapo, when you trek with the team at Alpine Recreation. Hike above the foothills of the Southern Alps and climb a 2070m peak, returning to a cosy mountain hut. Enjoy a star-studded evening sky on this ideal introduction to hiking.
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- +64 3 680 6736
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- 0800 006 096 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- c/- Edelweiss Lodge, 8 Erebus Place, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand
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DARK SKY PROJECT – Takapō (Tekapo)
DARK SKY PROJECT – Takapō (Tekapo)
Mobile-friendly - Formerly Earth & Sky, Dark Sky Project is proud to be NZ’s premier stargazing and observatory experience located in one of the best regions in the world for seeing the night skies. Our expert guides and astrophotographers share the science and stories of the southern skies at a range of locations including the world-renowned University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory.
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- +64 3 680 6960
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- 0800 327 5759 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand
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GEM ALPACA FARM TOURS - Fairlie, Canterbury
GEM ALPACA FARM TOURS - Fairlie, Canterbury
Farm tours closed due to Covid for winter excluding school holidays. Spend a relaxing hour with us and over 70 alpaca on our farm. We are experienced alpaca breeders of 19 years. You will be able to feed, touch and get great photos with our alpaca & llama. We also have pet sheep to touch and feed.
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- 03 685 8689
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- +64 27 201 6994
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- 18 Nixons Road, Fairlie, Canterbury, New Zealand
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NZSNOWTOURS - Southern Alps, New Zealand
NZSNOWTOURS - Southern Alps, New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - NZ Snow Tours offer quality, fully guided snow packages, based in Queenstown or Wanaka. We include everything you need for a stress free week on the snow. We pick you up from the airport and look after you every day, driving you direct to the best mountains NZ has to offer. Accommodation, lift passes are all included.
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- +64 9 520 5593
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- Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
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TEKAPO SPRINGS - Lake Tekapo
TEKAPO SPRINGS - Lake Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - Experience Tekapo Springs for relaxation and recreation in Lake Tekapo in the South Island! Relax in the hot pools or cooler pools with aqua play area. Enjoy the Jumpernaut (giant inflatable obstacle course) and amazing Aqua Drop (150-metre downhill water slide). Treat yourself to a massage or facial at the day spa then refuel at the Altitude 720 cafe/bar.
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- +64 3 680 6550
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- 0800 235 38283 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 6 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand
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TEKAPO STAR GAZING - Tekapo
TEKAPO STAR GAZING - Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - Soak in the stars with Tekapo Star Gazing, the only guided hot pools and stargazing tour in New Zealand! Learn about the incredible dark sky reserve with high-powered telescopes and a unique fusion of astronomy and storytelling then slip into a 38°C hot pool and admire the amazing Southern skies! Free Tekapo shuttle, towels and hot drinks are included.
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- +64 3 680 6579
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- 6 Lakeside Dr, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
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THE PACA SHACK - Fairlie, South Canterbury
THE PACA SHACK - Fairlie, South Canterbury
Yes we are open 7 days. Check out our virtual tour of the shop without leaving your seat. Alpaca is 40% warmer than wool. Look through our large range: baby wear, slippers, socks, duvets, hats, gloves and much more. Biggest selection of alpaca yarn in New Zealand. We hand spin our own alpaca fleeces, in natural colours no dyes used.
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- +64 3 685 8689
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- 18 Nixons Rd, Fairlie, New Zealand
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