Tekapo Travel Guide
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The Godley Hotel
2 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is AU$241 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$241
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (640 reviews)
Close location to town centre with wonderful view
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Lake Tekapo Village Motel
14 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is AU$313 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$313
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
it's fine
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is AU$365 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$365
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren Footbridge are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (378 reviews)
The staff were excellent
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Peppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,259 reviews)
Beautiful suite and spacious.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Skyrim Lodge
11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (304 reviews)
Room was super clean, location was great only about a 15 minute walk down to the lake and restaurants. The AC was strong and we slept very well as the beds were super comfortable. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Pinewood Motels
25 Mount Cook Road Fairlie South Canterbury
Stay at this aparthotel in Fairlie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (458 reviews)
Room was clean staff and amenities are ok
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit

Mount John Observatory
4.5/5(66 reviews)
Take an evening tour to see the wonders of the night sky or visit during the day to enjoy the stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains.

Roundhill Ski Area
4.5/5(9 reviews)
Spend the day discovering this ski field above Lake Tekapo, which provides beginner-friendly runs alongside the steepest vertical drop in the country.
Mount John Lookout
4.5/5(45 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Tekapo with a stop at Mount John Lookout. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities

Lake Tekapo: 1.5-Hour Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience
AU$164
per adult

25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing
AU$342
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook
AU$585
per adult

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
AU$334
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
- Mount John Observatory
- Mount John Lookout
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Mount Cook National Park
- Lake Tekapo
- Lake Pukaki
- Tekapo Springs
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Lake Ohau
- Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
- Dark Sky Project
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Hooker Valley Track
- Fox Glacier
- Sheepdog Statue
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Tasman Lake
- Mt Sunday Summit
- Clay Cliffs
- Lake Pukaki Information Center
- Benmore Dam











