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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AIR SAFARIS AND SERVICES - Lake Tekapo & Franz Josef
AIR SAFARIS AND SERVICES - Lake Tekapo & Franz Josef
Mobile-friendly - Spectacular and unforgettable Grand Traverse scenic flights of the Mount Cook and Westland World Heritage Parks. Explore the alpine wonderland of New Zealand's highest mountains and largest glaciers on this incredible flightseeing experience. Depart hourly from Lake Tekapo, Glentanner Park and Franz Josef on modern, well equipped aircraft. All window seats.
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- +64 3 680 6880
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- 0800 723 274 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- PO Box 71, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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AIR SAFARIS HELICOPTERS - Lake Tekapo
AIR SAFARIS HELICOPTERS - Lake Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - Air Safaris offers a range of helicopter flights from Lake Tekapo. All with a snow or alpine landing. Chose from the 30 minute Explorer, the 45 minute Grandeur or the 60 minute Magic. See New Zealand’s tallest mountains and longest glaciers up close.
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- +64 3 680 6880
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- 0800 806 880 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- PO Box 71, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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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 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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EARTH AND SKY OBSERVATORY - Lake Tekapo
EARTH AND SKY OBSERVATORY - Lake Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - Mt JOHN OBSERVATORY TWILIGHT or NIGHT TOUR: Home to the world's largest dark sky reserve. Astronomy Guides using powerful lasers, navigate you across the Southern Sky, while telescopes unlock familiar planets through to rich star clusters. OBSERVATORY DAY TOURS: Enjoy spectacular scenery from the summit of Mt John. Imagine viewing day-time stars, then visiting NZ's largest telescope!
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- +64 3 680 6960
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- PO Box 112, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand
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GEM ALPACA FARM TOURS - Fairlie
GEM ALPACA FARM TOURS - Fairlie
Spend a relaxing hour with us and over 70 alpaca on our farm. We are experienced alpaca breeders of 13 years. You will be able to feed, touch and get great photos with our Alpaca & Llama. Find out all sorts of wonderful facts on these lovely animals. 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
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HELISERVICES.NZ TEKAPO - Lake Tekapo
HELISERVICES.NZ TEKAPO - Lake Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - The stunning Mount Cook region is one of New Zealand's top attractions. HeliServices.NZ Tekapo, specializes in scenic flights over spectacular alpine scenery including Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Tasman Glacier. Standard tours with choice of five paths (20-60mins) from the Mackenzie Basin into Mount Cook region and the West Coast glaciers. Experienced pilots provide informative commentary. Shuttle leaves from town
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- +64 3 680 6229
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- 0800 359 835 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand
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HIKING NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide
HIKING NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand's hiking and outdoor adventure specialist! We have a passion for outdoor adventure, the road less travelled and sharing the beauty of our untouched wilderness. We offer guided hikes and adventures throughout New Zealand. Hikes include: Tongariro, Abel Tasman, Stewart Island and Hollyford Track. Alternatively, our Kiwi-style trips are perfect for those hikers wanting to get into the backcountry.
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- +64 3 310 8188
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- 0800 697 232 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand
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LUXURY TOURING - Lake Tekapo
LUXURY TOURING - Lake Tekapo
Boutique silver-qualmarked business offering private-drive touring and scenic transfer solutions anywhere in the South Island. Luxury Touring provides the discerning traveller with curated experiences, including access to high-country stations, to meeting local 'characters', artists and winemakers. Luxury Touring also provides a dedicated driver and a guide ensuring your safety and their ability to look after you in true 'kiwi style'.
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- +64 27 740 0800
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MACKENZIE ALPINE HORSE TREKKING - Tekapo
MACKENZIE ALPINE HORSE TREKKING - Tekapo
The Mackenzie Country's Lake Tekapo contains some of New Zealand's most picturesque and natural scenery. Teal blue lake water and chiselled mountains are amongst the Mackenzie's jewels. Join Mackenzie Alpine Horse Trekking by sharing the natural beauty in one of the most natural forms of transport available, in a saddle.
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- 0800 628 269 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Godley Peaks Road, Tekapo 7999, 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 JET - Lake Tekapo
TEKAPO JET - Lake Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - Tekapo's unique jetboat experience gives you the opportunity to connect with New Zealand's most beautiful lake. We're the only licensed jet boat operation on Lake Tekapo. You'll be treated to gorgeous views of ancient glacial valleys with remote high country sheep stations in the distance, stopping at some of Lake Tekapo's iconic landmarks. The best way to see The Lake.
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- +64 22 634 6287
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- 0800 835 538 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
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TEKAPO SPRINGS - Lake Tekapo
TEKAPO SPRINGS - Lake Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - Tekapo Springs is a destination not to be missed - featuring beautiful outdoor hot pools, ice-skating rink and tube-park in winter, Trippo waterslide and year round operation of mesmerizing Glacial Day Spa & licensed cafe. New Aqua Play and cooler pools now open! Please check our website for prices and operating times.
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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 - Tekapo Star Gazing combines Tekapo’s top two attractions, the largest international dark sky reserve and the relaxing hot pools. Join us for an exciting tour as you marvel at stars, planets and galaxies using our large powerful telescopes. Join your star guide and a relaxed group of 30 or less as we play tranquil music and soak under the stars.
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- +64 3 680 6579
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- 6 Lakeside Dr, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand
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THE COOK CONNECTION - Mt Cook
THE COOK CONNECTION - Mt Cook
Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain towers over the expansive countryside of the Mackenzie Basin. Relaxed transport service with informative commentary, photo opportunities, sightseeing stops, connecting Mount Cook with Tekapo and Twizel, and through other bus companies to Christchurch, Queenstown and Wanaka. Take a day trip or stay for the summer. Prepare to be blown away by the awe-inspiring views.
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- +64 21 583 211
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- 0800 266 526 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 3 Benmore Place, Twizel, New Zealand
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THE PACA SHACK - Fairlie, South Canterbury
THE PACA SHACK - Fairlie, South Canterbury
Come and feel the softness and luxury of Alpaca fibre. We are alpaca breeders, processing our gorgeous natural coloured fleeces into stunning yarn. Many hand knitted items and NZ made alpaca products are available. You can even book yourself in for a Gem Alpaca Farm Tour. Check out our website and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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- +64 3 685 8689
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- 18 Nixons Rd, Fairlie, New Zealand
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