Lake Tekapo offers a wide range of world class recreational pursuits and a unique mix of activities throughout the year. It's all here, whether it's tramping, mountain biking, climbing, horse trekking, fishing, hunting, boating, kayaking, scenic flights, star gazing, skiing, heli-skiing, ski touring, cross country skiing, ice skating, water-skiing, windsurfing or simply soaking up the spectacular vistas.
Several artists work at Tekapo, testifying to the scenic splendours of the area. Evening light on bare hills, revealing interesting contours and shades, makes for a painter's or photographer's paradise.
The open terrain lends itself to mountain biking. Permission from runholders (farmers) should be gained first.
The south-eastern corner of Lake Tekapo has been designated a 'passive area', where quiet forms of water recreation are encouraged. This area is popular with windsurfers and young families coming to grips with boating skills.
DSIR Grasslands (Government environmental agency) has a trial site on the Godley Peaks Road which is open to the public.
HOT POOLS & SPA
Alpine Springs and Spa
Soak up the hot pools or enjoy the relaxing spa facilities at the Alpine Springs & Spa.
Open 7 days 10am to 9pm.
Art Studio Gallery
Glacier Rock Gallery
Water colors of South Island landscapes and European Cities painted by local artist Colin MacClarin.
The Craft & Coffee Box
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Locally made craft and jewellery. Organic tea/coffee.
Boating
The Original Jet Boat Company
Today, over 50 years after its development you can experience the thrill of a ride in a near original restored Hamilton jet boat. Mark & Jane Morgan are keeping the heratage alive on the blue waters of Lake Tekapo. Come on a journey of discovery and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this pristine alpine lake. Watersking and weddings also catered for.
Cruise Tekapo
Cruise Tekapo offes four options, to suit clients time frames and interests. Cruise times range from 20-25mins to 1.5-2hrs.Also available-for family fun-banana boat rides around the bay.Fishing trips by arrangment (by the hour and up to half and full days)
Cycling
MTB Pursuits
Mountain bike tours, races and events in the Mackenzie Country. Half day rides to 2 day tours in and around Lake Tekapo.
Fishing
Creel 1 - Fishing Safaris (Grant Brown)
Grant is a registered member of NZ Professional Fishing Guides Assoc., with 30yrs experience flyfishing Tekapo/Mt Cook. Specialising in dry fly & nymphing for rainbow and brown trout. 1/2 day - 3 day excursions & packages available with accom at Creel House B&B.
Fishing Licenses
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Golf
Golf Cross
Located in the middle of New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine country, the Braemar Station Golf Cross Course is surrounded by stunning vistas of Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki. Accommodation is provided on site with two delightful self-catering farmstay cottages.
MacKenzie Country Mini Golf
Mackenzie themed mini golf course. 18 greens where each represents an icon of the Mackenzie Basin. Open daily from 9 till late. A true test of your golfing skills.
MacKenzie Golf Club
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The Mackenzie Golf Club operates at the Balmoral Golf Course, New Zealand’s highest 9 hole course. Come and take the challenge!
Hiking and Walking
Alpine Recreation
Alpine Recreation provides guided treks, ascents, climbing courses and ski touring in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park region.
Horse Trekking
MacKenzie Alpine Horse Trekking
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Enjoy a horseback ride through the tussock grasslands, glacial lakes & forests of the Mackenzie Country. Choose from a 1,2 or 3.5 hour full fay or overnight trek. Experience breathtaking views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.
Hunting
Deer & Wallaby Hunting
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Guided evening hunting in the Mackenzie for fallow deer & other small game. Hunt with your camera or with our rifle on a true 'fair chase' stalk in open country.
Hunts on demand Oct - May.
Mount Cook Trophy Hunting Ltd - New Zealand
Experience an exclusive once in a lifetime hunting adventure, accompanied by professional guides, in the prestigious Mount Cook wildlife preserve, which has already yielded world class trophy species of Tahr, Chamois, Elk, Red Stag, Goat, Alpine Sheep and small game e.g. rabbit and hare.
Mid Southern Tracks Ltd
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Free range and fair chase hunting for Tahr, Chamois, Red Deer and small game. Many years of experience and exclusive hunting areas ensure a very high success rate! Nature tours with a difference into remote valleys of the Mount Cook region.
Ice Skating
Winter Park - Outdoor Ice Rink
An artificial outdoor ice rink for public skating, ice hockey & curling. Open May - September. Phone for operating hours.
Scenic Flights
Air Safaris - Mt Cook & Glaciers
Air Safaris’ Grand Traverse is the recognised premier Mount Cook and Glaciers flight seeing experience. This magnificent 200km round
trip from Air Safaris’ Lake Tekapo airport encompasses New Zealand’s
most spectacular alpine scenery, highest mountains & largest glaciers.
Tekapo Helicopters
The only helicopter company operating out of Tekapo. Experience the awesome Mount Cook and Glaciers with each flight including a snow-landing. Spectacular scenery with friendly personalised service ensures that this is the trip of a lifetime!
Sightseeing Tours
The Cook Connection -Mt Cook Day Trips
Daily service from Lake Tekapo & Twizel to Mount Cook & return. We offer a relaxed, professional transport service with informative commentary, photo opportunities and sight seeing stops. Plenty of free time in Mt Cook for walks, tours or activities.
Mt Cook Salmon Farm
The Tekapo Canal is renowned as the source of some of the best quality farmed salmon in the world. Visit the Mt Cook Salmon Farm located just 18 minutes from Tekapo township. Farm tours, feed the fish, and purchase the best fresh and smoked salmon product.
Parkbrae Estate
Walk or guided tours through extensive, beautiful private gardens - opposite the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Skiing
Round Hill Skifield
The family ski area with all day sun, parking beside the slop, hugely productive snowmaking system, perfectly groomed trails, great ski & board school and rentals department, licensed restaurant and breathtaking views of Mt Cook and the Southern Alps.
Stargazing
EARTH & SKY
Join us in exploring the wonders of the Southern Sky at the Mt John Observatory high above the breathtaking landscape of Lake Tekapo – where Earth meets Sky. Open daily also, the Astro Cafe on the top of Mt John.
TEKAPO STARLIGHT
Enjoy a guided stroll along the lakeshore on a clear night. Explore the ages and depths of the universe, the birth and death of stars and planets, all unfolding in the wonderfully clear night sky of Lake Tekapo.
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