'''Lake Tekapo''' is a lakeside resort village in the Mackenzie Country in the South Island of New Zealand. It gets its name from ''Lake Tekapo'', one of the Southern Lakes in the Southern Alps.

Get in

It is about 60km by road, north of Twizel on State Highway 8, the Central Southern Alps Highway, three hours south of Christchurch and three hours north of Queenstown.

Get around

Public bus services to and from Lake Tekapo:

ATOMIC SHUTTLES: Ph +64 3 322 8883 reservations@atomictravel.co.nz

WANAKA CONNEXIONS Ph: +64 3 443 9122, Fax: +64 3 443 8237, bookings@wanakaconnexions.co.nz

SOUTHERN LINK SHUTTLES Ph +64 3 358 8355, Fax +64 3 358 8585

GREAT SIGHTS Freephone 0800 744 487 gsinfo@greatsights.co.nz www.greatsights.co.nz/home/

INTERCITY NEWMANS Phone: +64 3 379 9020, Freephone 0800 100 663

See

  • '''Church of the Good Shepherd''' - With an amazing view straight up the lake.
  • '''Mount John Observatory''' -
  • '''Parkbrae Estate''' - Walk or guided tours through beautiful private gardens - opposite Church. [www.parkbrae.co.nz]
  • Do

  • '''Tekapo High Country Trek''' - 3-day guided alpine walk in the foothills of the Southern Alps, overlooking Lake Tekapo. climb@alpinerecreation.com or phone +64 3 680 6736.[http://www.alpinerecreation.com/highcountry.html]
  • '''Backcountry Ski Touring''' 2-5 days based at hut above snowline, touring the valleys, ridges and basins of the Two Thumb Range. [http://www.alpinerecreation.com]
  • '''Earth & Sky Star Gazing''' Observe the southern stars at one of the clearest locations in the Southern Hemisphere. [http://www.earthandsky.co.nz] or phone +64 3 680 6960
  • '''Air Safaris Scenic Flights''' Fly over New Zealand's highest mountains and most spectacular alpine scenery. [http://www.airsafaris.co.nz] Phone 0800 806 880
  • '''Fishing Safaris''' [http://www.laketekapoflyfishing.co.nz] Phone +64 3 680 6516
  • '''Hunting Safaris''' [http://www.44south.com] Phone +64 3 680 6774; [http://www.fredadufaur.co.nz].
  • '''Mountain Biking''' [http://www.mtbpursuits.com]
  • '''Skiing''' Ski Roundhill [http://www.roundhill.co.nz]; Mt. Dobson [http://www.dobson.co.nz]
  • '''Ice Skating, Ice Hockey, Curling''' Phone +63 3 680 6550
  • '''Day trips to Mount Cook''' [http://www.cookconnect.co.nz]
  • '''Golf''' Mackenzie Golf Club Phone +64 3 680 6830; Golf Cross Phone +64 3 680 6844; Minigolf, phone +64 3 680 6745
  • '''Horse Trekking''' [http://www.maht.co.nz] Phone 0800 628 269
  • '''Kayaking''' tuss-tarn@xtra.co.nz Phone 0800 840 740; alpinelakes@xtra.co.nz.
  • '''Salmon Farm Tours''' [http://www.mtcooksalmon.com] Phone +64 3 435 0085
  • '''4WD Excursions''' Glenmore Tours [http://www.laketekapo.com] Phone +64 3 680 6844
  • '''Lake Tekapo Squash Club''' Phone +64 3 680 6739
  • '''Tekapo Helicopters''' [http://www.tekapohelicopters.co.nz] Phone +64 3 680 6229
  • have a chill by the lake and take in the splendour of one of the most beautiful places you'll ever visit.

    Buy

  • '''Alpine Haven''' - Wide range of quality New Zealand products and souvenirs +64 3 680 6656
  • '''High Country Crafts''' - Good value New Zealand gifts +64 3 680 6905
  • '''Kiwi Treasures and Information Centre''' - Popular gifts and souvenirs, postcards +64 3 680 6686
  • '''Lake Tekapo Post Centre''' - Fishing licences and tackle also +64 3 680 6861
  • '''Run 79''' - Icebreaker, merino clothing, art. [http://www.run79.co.nz] +64 3 680 6900
  • '''Tekapo Services''' - Supermarket and fuel +64 3 680 6809
  • '''Caltex Petrol Station''' - Snow chains, motor accessories +64 3 680 6933
  • Eat

  • '''Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant''' +64 3 680 6828
  • '''Kohan Japanese Restaurant''' +64 3 680 6688
  • '''Observatory Cafe''' +64 3 680 6886
  • '''Pepe's Pizza & Pasta''' +64 3 680 6886
  • '''Reflections Cafe & Restaurant''' +64 3 680 6234
  • '''The Godley Resort Hotel''' +64 3 680 6848
  • Drink

    Sleep

    Motel and Hotel

  • '''Lake Tekapo Scenic Resort''' [http://www.laketekapo.com] +64 3 680 6808
  • '''Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park''' [http://www.laketekapo-accommodation.co.nz] +64 3 680 6825
  • '''Parkhead Motels''' [antonines@xtra.co.nz] +64 3 680 6868
  • '''The Chalet Boutique Motel''' [http://www.thechalet.co.nz] +64 3 680 6774
  • '''The Godley Resort Hotel''' [http://www.mountcookcollection.co.nz] +64 3 680 6848
  • Bed and Breakfast

  • '''Alpine Vista B&B''' [http://www.alpinevista.co.nz] +64 3 680 6702
  • '''Creel House B&B''' [http://www.tekapoflyfishing.co.nz] +64 3 680 6516
  • '''Freda Du Faur House B&B''' [http://www.fredadufaur.co.nz] +64 3 680 6513
  • '''Lake Tekapo Grandview''' [http://www.laketekapograndview.co.nz] +64 3 680 6910
  • '''Lake Tekapo Luxury Lodge''' [http://www.laketekapolodge.co.nz] +64 3 680 6566
  • '''Lakeview B&B''' [http://www.tekapolakeview.co.nz] +64 3 680 6673
  • '''Tekapo Moonlight B&B''' [http://www.tekapomoonlight.co.nz] +64 3 680 6514
  • ''Moonlight B&B offers a beautiful view over the lake and the church while you enjoy your breakfast. The ground floor features three guest rooms and the guest lounge. The fully grown garden is offering many little corners to relax. Your hosts are well travelled, as well in New Zealand as in many other countries across Asia, Australasia, Europe, North and Middle America.''

  • '''Tekapo House B&B''' [http://www.tekapoholidayhomes.co.nz] +64 3 680 6607
  • Backpacker

  • '''Lakefront Lodge Backpackers''' +64 3 680 6740
  • '''Tailor-Made Tekapo Backpackers''' [http://www.tailor-made-backpackers.co.nz] +64 3 680 6700
  • '''YHA''' [http://www.yha.co.nz] +64 3 680 6857
  • Get out

  • Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is about 100km by road to the west.