lake tekapo
Lake Tekapo is situated along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin in the South Island of New Zealand. With famously blue and clear water and a backdrop of jagged, snow-capped peaks this is a destination like no other. We recommend taking a walk on the Tekapo Lake Walkway or Cowans Hill Walkway.
tekapo springs
Tekapo Springs offer ultimate relaxation & recreation amongst New Zealand’s natural beauty. Our spacious outdoor rink offers fun, freedom, views of lake Tekapo and stunning mountains. Hot Pools & Aqua Play.
Mt John Observatory & Forest Track
Climb steadily through larch trees before emerging out into open tussock lands and at the summit the observatory. The views are stunning from up here, with 360 degree views over Lake Tekapo, Lakes McGregor and Alexandrina, the Mackenzie Basin and across to the Southern Alps.
Skiing
Lake Tekapo is a short drive from both Roundhill Ski Area and Mount Dobson Ski Area. With a lot of options for varying levels of skill these are both great destinations.
Hiking
When it comes to trekking, walking, tramping and hiking, the Mackenzie region has something for everyone – from easy half hour walks along well-formed paths, to alpine hikes that can last days and take you into the vast wilderness of the Southern Alps.
Air Safaris
Air Safaris has operated alpine flight-seeing throughout the world heritage national parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini since 1970. The iconic Air Safaris Grand Traverse scenic flight provides the opportunity to view New Zealand’s highest peaks and longest glaciers.
