Top Things to do in Lake Tekapo
What to do and see in Lake Tekapo, South Island: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand including Lake Alexandrina, Lake Tekapo, Roundhill Ski Area, Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, Mount John Summit Circuit Track, Peninsula Walkway, Richmond Trail, Camp Stream.
Restaurants in Lake Tekapo
1. Lake Alexandrina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By mebates00 - Belfast, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful lake in the Mackenzie district of S Island New Zealand. The autumn colours were spectacular! The lake is a severe location far from the ‘real world’ in terms of stillness solitude and calm. Visit if you can...just a short drive from Lake Tekapo!
2. Lake Tekapo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,629 reviews
Reviewed By Travelove58
Lake Tekapo is very similar to the many other lakes we have seen in South Island- they are all amazingly beautiful, so tranquil & so stunning. The lakes here are usually a part of the just as awesome mountains. An added attraction here is an old antiquated nice church. The feeling is just great, strolling along the beach & admiring the awesome views in front. In the morning, the sun rising from the back of the mountains shines against towards the sea & creates a stunning blanket of white rays.
3. Roundhill Ski Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Ski or Snowboard in the heart of the South Island of New Zealand. Roundhill is a fantastic family ski field with breathtaking views of Aoraki Mt Cook, the Southern Alps and Lake Tekapo. Roundhill is a place that friends and family meet to enjoy a relaxing day on the slopes. Learners and little ones can head to our massive beginners area featuring a platter lift and 2 beginners rope tows for a fun and gentle way to find your feet in the snow. Our 2 T-Bars give access to loads of super wide, perfectly groomed intermediate trails with lots of natural dips and curves making for fun and interesting skiing and riding. For the more adventurous, head up the world’s (yes that’s right!) longest and steepest rope tow and see what Australasia’s biggest vertical drop (783m) is all about. Offering super long natural half pipes, chutes this is skiing and riding at its best. 2020 Operating Season June 27th-September 13th.
4. Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Dark Sky Reserve is an Astro Tourism business which is dedicated to the richness in astronomy and science. We are firm believers that astronomy above and surounding areas within the Mackenzie country is for everyone forever.
Reviewed By SteveM999_12 - St Helens, United Kingdom
Amazing night sky. Shame the moon was almost full as caused some light pollution. Shame we can't do anything about that!! Anyway, did manage to see the Milky Way for the first time. Just can't see it at home because of light pollution so was magical to see it.
5. Mount John Summit Circuit Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By NickyM421 - Hamilton, New Zealand
After finding the road was closed i was told about the track. Walked up on my own in the late afternoon, and so pleased I did ... amazing views I wouldn't have seen otherwise. Worth getting the heart rate up, need a general level of fitness to do this comfortably
6. Peninsula Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By cathotateweg - Kaitangata, New Zealand
A lovely walk for us with our 3yr old. Approx. 4kms return and beautiful views. Easy terrain across farmland out to the peninsula with sweeping views around. Very nice.
