Title: Tekapo Travel Guide: Best of Tekapo, Canterbury Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tekapo](https://expedia.co.uk/Tekapo-Hotels.d553248635975858448.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Tekapo](https://expedia.co.uk/Tekapo-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975858448.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Tekapo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tekapo.d553248635975858448.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tekapo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tekapo.d553248635975858448.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tekapo Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Even though it was a bit cloudy it was quite impressive to see the sunset light effects on the changing landscape from the Astro Cafe in the Mt John Observatory.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/4a646921-d13e-4164-b4dd-452359c09dd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Even though it was a bit cloudy it was quite impressive to see the sunset light effects on the changing landscape from the Astro Cafe in the Mt John Observatory.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/4a646921-d13e-4164-b4dd-452359c09dd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset stone skipping #springfun ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/8d51bcd3-f4e7-401e-b13a-fb0f41e07bf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just after you've passed through Tekapo, or just before you get to Tekapo depending on what way you're driving, you'll have the opportunity to turn down a road that leads you here. This is the view from the Astro Cafe set at the top of Mount John with stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps. It does cost $8 to drive up to the observatory, but when you're presented with views like this, then it becomes a bit of a no brainer.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/4e1cd1f9-52c1-46b9-bdb1-ef89ca9f3f63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Part of the South Island Hydro Electricity scheme these canals are a great place to fish for salmon and trout. It runs between Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki and if you can't catch a fish you can go to the local fish farm and buy one.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/6bacbe18-a93c-422d-8ae1-6e101143af1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tekapo Things to do - Top hotels in Tekapo - Top Holiday Rentals in Tekapo ![Peppers Bluewater Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/600a6ce2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peppers Bluewater Resort State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo £182 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees 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! (3,277 reviews) Nice apartments Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=2838173&PinnedHotelID=2838173&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975858448) ![Haka House Lake Tekapo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4930000/4922100/4922068/41170129_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Haka House Lake Tekapo 5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury £232 4 Mar - 5 Mar 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! (390 reviews) Clean rooms, warm hospitality, very convenient location, good securities. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=4922068&PinnedHotelID=4922068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975858448) ![Skyrim Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84180000/84173600/84173536/5c2b8b1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Skyrim Lodge 11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo £427 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees 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! (307 reviews) Great apartment, beds are comfortable. But the shower Is very small and hard to turn around. A bit pricey. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=84173536&PinnedHotelID=84173536&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975858448) [See all 467 properties in Tekapo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975858448) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/600a6ce2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (3,277 reviews) Nice apartments Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Peppers-Bluewater-Resort.h2838173.Hotel-Information) ![Skyrim Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84180000/84173600/84173536/5c2b8b1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (307 reviews) Great apartment, beds are comfortable. But the shower Is very small and hard to turn around. A bit pricey. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Skyrim-Lodge.h84173536.Hotel-Information) ![Pinewood Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12350000/12346100/12346054/ad0a109c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (469 reviews) Super clean, perfect space, lots a room to move around and get organized. Friendly check in Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairlie-Hotels-Pinewood-Motels.h12346054.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Tekapo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975858448&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Tekapo hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858448&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858448&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858448&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858448&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858448&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858448&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Mount John Observatory featuring landscape views, a river or creek and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239366/a6ed96e8-977d-41b3-aa7a-ccb499733a31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-John-Observatory-Tekapo.d6239366.Attraction) ![Roundhill Ski Area which includes snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6241344/1586366c-7d87-4329-b093-57642bbb90c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roundhill-Ski-Area-Tekapo.d6241344.Attraction) #### Mount John Lookout 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-John-Lookout-Tekapo.d6113034.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48201909/2028f929-f840-495a-b615-c156173771a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience £51 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience.a48201909.activity-details) ![Mt John Observatory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45272584/e3a9a52a-bd29-452a-9de7-590476980733.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo £96 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-john-observatory-stargazing-experience.a45272584.activity-details) ![Shared Stargazing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48436745/96547a64-22ce-4f85-81d5-5dda3220fca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour £51 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chameleon-stargazing-shared-tour.a48436745.activity-details) ![Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393863/7e449bb2-82b2-485e-9315-5846e2da21ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown £85 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details) ![45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301592/946f1192-8ca7-4884-abdb-1057db1f69f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour £245 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/45-minute-mount-cook-ski-plane-and-helicopter-combo-tour.a1301592.activity-details) ![Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45275762/198a2d64-c3d3-4f94-a0f2-ab829d995495.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dark-sky-indoor-maori-cultural-astronomy-experience.a45275762.activity-details) [See all activities in Tekapo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tekapo.d553248635975858448.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Tekapo ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2390/aad18e3f-97c5-4f0a-921c-6e8bd9bb204a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Cook ![Lake Tekapo showing mountains, wild flowers and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55352/9626f0bc-adb8-4e57-beb7-ed13002647f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Tekapo ![Lake Pukaki showing mountains, snow and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113036/c7b687e1-785a-440a-97c0-fc9d3175f575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pukaki ![In der Nähe von Fairlie in Neuseeland (New Zealand)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342364/28dd603f-9dcb-4ed2-ac49-562f40ba6e69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fairlie - Cities near Tekapo - Places of interest [Mount Cook](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Cook.dx2390)[Lake Tekapo](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo.dx55352)[Pukaki](https://expedia.co.uk/Pukaki.dx6304376)[Fairlie](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairlie.dx6342364) - [Mount John Observatory ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-John-Observatory-Tekapo.d6239366.Attraction) - [Mount Cook National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Cook-National-Park-Mount-Cook.d6139475.Attraction) - [Tekapo Springs ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tekapo-Springs-Lake-Tekapo.d6239359.Attraction) - [Lake Ohau ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Ohau-Canterbury.d6113042.Attraction) - [Hooker Valley Track ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hooker-Valley-Track-Mount-Cook.d553248621532610225.Attraction) - [Fox Glacier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fox-Glacier-Westland-Tai-Poutini-National-Park.d6110684.Attraction) - [Sheepdog Statue ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sheepdog-Statue-Lake-Tekapo.d6224009.Attraction) - [Lake Ruataniwha ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Ruataniwha-Canterbury.d6113040.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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