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  • 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.
  • Backcountry Ski Touring 2-5 days based at hut above snowline, touring the valleys, ridges and basins of the Two Thumb Range. [1]
  • Earth & Sky Star Gazing Observe the southern stars at one of the clearest locations in the Southern Hemisphere. [2] or phone +64 3 680 6960
  • Air Safaris Scenic Flights Fly over New Zealand's highest mountains and most spectacular alpine scenery. [3] Phone 0800 806 880
  • Fishing Safaris [4] Phone +64 3 680 6516
  • Hunting Safaris [5] Phone +64 3 680 6774; [6].
  • Mountain Biking [7]
  • Skiing Ski Roundhill [8]; Mt. Dobson [9]
  • Ice Skating, Ice Hockey, Curling Phone +63 3 680 6550
  • Day trips to Mount Cook [10]
  • Golf Mackenzie Golf Club Phone +64 3 680 6830; Golf Cross Phone +64 3 680 6844; Minigolf, phone +64 3 680 6745
  • Horse Trekking [11] Phone 0800 628 269
  • Kayaking tuss-tarn@xtra.co.nz Phone 0800 840 740; alpinelakes@xtra.co.nz.
  • Salmon Farm Tours [12] Phone +64 3 435 0085
  • 4WD Excursions Glenmore Tours [13] Phone +64 3 680 6844
  • Lake Tekapo Squash Club Phone +64 3 680 6739
  • Tekapo Helicopters [14] 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.


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Lake Tekapo
  • 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]

Photos from Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Lake Tekapo

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.


Photos from Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Lake Tekapo

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


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Lake Tekapo
  • 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. [15] +64 3 680 6900
  • Tekapo Services - Supermarket and fuel +64 3 680 6809
  • Caltex Petrol Station - Snow chains, motor accessories +64 3 680 6933

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Lake Tekapo
  • 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

Photos from Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Lake Tekapo