Dark Sky Project

Tours & day trips

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Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €191 per adult
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History & culture

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Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
300000.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €51 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience

Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €102 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Church of the Good Shepherd which includes landscape views, farmland and a lake or waterhole

Church of the Good Shepherd

Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history.

Church of the Good Shepherd
Sheepdog Statue featuring a statue or sculpture

Sheepdog Statue

Standing proudly before the snow-capped Southern Alps, this famous statue is testament to the high esteem with which sheepdogs are held in this area.

Sheepdog Statue
Tekapo Springs featuring landscape views and snow

Tekapo Springs

Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.

Tekapo Springs
Mount John Observatory featuring landscape views, tranquil scenes and a river or creek

Mount John Observatory

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.

Mount John Observatory
South Island showing bird life

Lake Tekapo

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Tekapo, a popular spot to commune with nature in Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Lake Tekapo
Roundhill Ski Area featuring snow and mountains

Roundhill Ski Area

Spend the day discovering this ski field above Lake Tekapo, which provides beginner-friendly runs alongside the steepest vertical drop in the country.

Roundhill Ski Area

Top Hotel Deals

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 out of 5
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

5 out of 5
14 Greig St, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

3 out of 5
2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
The Godley Hotel
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
53 Darchiac Dr, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge

3 out of 5
11 Jimmys Lane, Lake Tekapo
Skyrim Lodge
Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

2 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo

4 out of 5
1 Beauchamp Place, Lake Tekapo
Mantra Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

3.5 out of 5
Village Centre, State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
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