Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Tekapo April 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tekapo](https://expedia.co.uk/Tekapo-Hotels.d553248635975858448.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[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) # What to do in Tekapo ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Tekapo Types of activities [Tekapo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Tekapo.dx553248635975858448) ![Tekapo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/4a646921-d13e-4164-b4dd-452359c09dd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tekapo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/8d51bcd3-f4e7-401e-b13a-fb0f41e07bf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tekapo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/4e1cd1f9-52c1-46b9-bdb1-ef89ca9f3f63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tekapo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/6bacbe18-a93c-422d-8ae1-6e101143af1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tekapo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/4377382b-dbcc-4dcc-84ee-e480ce07d5f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Tekapo Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Tekapo has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Tekapo, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Tekapo with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Tekapo Tekapo is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Tekapo, and make it a breeze to explore Tekapo and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Tekapo to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Tekapo, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Tekapo. #### Tekapo attractions Tekapo has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Tekapo to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Tekapo. Looking for things to do in Tekapo can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Tekapo or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Tekapo attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Tekapo ### Tours & day trips [See all 54 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393863/23e2d6a1-e451-4d83-a112-7b1c7d287af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown 12h 7.8/10 43 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50138640/72aafc9b-1518-436e-afed-4236fe138562.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools 8.6/10 30 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-single-day-pass-for-hot-pools.a50138640.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Day Tours from Mount Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393905/cc6f7a5a-d732-4269-9cab-4bd30139f40a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Tours from Mount Cook 5h 20m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-tours-from-mount-cook.a1393905.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49151662/49e67c50-5b32-428b-96e4-9c4df080d46b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo 1h 15m 9.2/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silver-river-stargazing-experience-in-lake-tekapo.a49151662.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Christchurch to Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 way) (Small Group)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46573525/bb5e187f-0cd0-4a43-94dd-6e21dcc2ee13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch to Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 way) (Small Group) 8h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-cook-one-way-tour-from-christchurch-via-lake-tekapo.a46573525.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301592/946f1192-8ca7-4884-abdb-1057db1f69f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour 45m 9/10 27 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £246 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/45-minute-mount-cook-ski-plane-and-helicopter-combo-tour.a1301592.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Tekapo Star Gazing Tour - Soak in the Stars](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49196747/dd19d97a-77d5-41cf-92b5-00dd45450fb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tekapo Star Gazing Tour - Soak in the Stars 1h 30m 8.6/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tekapo-star-gazing-tour.a49196747.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46559307/13daa2e8-0c2f-4749-90f0-ccd56b5024f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral) 6h 9/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-cook-day-tour-from-tekapo-small-group-carbon-neutral.a46559307.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48201909/2028f929-f840-495a-b615-c156173771a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience 1h 30m 10/10 112 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience.a48201909.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301591/a8f10fa4-553d-4c5b-8cc3-df2d338fc002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook 45m 10/10 12 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £291 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/45-minute-glacier-highlights-helicopter-tour-from-mount-cook.a1301591.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 17 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301592/946f1192-8ca7-4884-abdb-1057db1f69f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour 45m 9/10 27 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £246 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/45-minute-mount-cook-ski-plane-and-helicopter-combo-tour.a1301592.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301591/a8f10fa4-553d-4c5b-8cc3-df2d338fc002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook 45m 10/10 12 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £291 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/45-minute-glacier-highlights-helicopter-tour-from-mount-cook.a1301591.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/363530/b48788db-ab83-4e39-8f8f-199b3350681e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing 40m 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available £282 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mountains-high-helicopter-flight-snow-landing.a363530.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![World in a day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178418/83561385-6a48-4908-af6f-e46dc70d75bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### World in a day 5h Free cancellation available £2,608 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/world-in-a-day.a3178418.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/503894/8f79e9a3-8037-4636-9cef-a8187b6c4f22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight 35m 6.8/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available £209 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fox-glacier-mount-cook-helicopter-flight.a503894.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301639/fcbf21b3-9b40-4bec-a156-da2151e96956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing 25m 8.8/10 18 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/25-minute-helicopter-flight-including-an-alpine-landing.a1301639.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mt Cook Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178061/eacf1bcb-c8b2-4321-9e41-f3f39339a8fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Experience 4h Free cancellation available £2,927 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-cook-experience.a3178061.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![55 minute Grand Circle Ski Plane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301631/ab46acc6-21c8-4f09-9949-51265bef4f37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 55 minute Grand Circle Ski Plane 1h 5m 2/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £335 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/55-minute-grand-circle-ski-plane.a1301631.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![55-Minute Grand Circle Helicopter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301625/f87993da-462e-4c21-9618-b542fea069df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 55-Minute Grand Circle Helicopter 55m 8.4/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £331 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/55-minute-grand-circle-helicopter.a1301625.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mountain Scenic Spectacular with Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/505299/aeaaca92-5b0e-45ef-be60-2f834ec035b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mountain Scenic Spectacular with Landing 40m Free cancellation available £282 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mountain-scenic-spectacular-with-landing.a505299.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Lake Tekapo Scenic 4x4 Cass Valley Wilderness Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46253822/b920c84a-9a54-41e5-8401-a7c2c712fc1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo Scenic 4x4 Cass Valley Wilderness Tour 3h 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-scenic-4x4-cass-valley-wilderness-tour.a46253822.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50043587/92b0a089-7cdf-4355-b155-cd6da708ebfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience 2h Free cancellation available £94 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-ultimate-stargazing-experience.a50043587.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50799041/79bbd79e-1771-495d-8a3b-d461b479d205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour 3h Free cancellation available £150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/minecraft-lake-tekapo-new-zealand-tour.a50799041.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mt Hay Off-Road Expedition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52392756/4e923a7b-f8bd-437b-8354-8517456a146b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Hay Off-Road Expedition 1h 30m Free cancellation available ~~£129~~£103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-hay-off-road-expedition.a52392756.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Scenic 4x4 Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2152829/39597c0b-2c68-415a-984f-487fe4805d8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scenic 4x4 Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry 3h 9/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/scenic-4x4-tour-lake-tekapo-back-country.a2152829.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo Guided 4x4 Tours (Small Group, Carbon Positive)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52040054/45511c50-06be-4f6a-8418-c836d045edc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo Guided 4x4 Tours (Small Group, Carbon Positive) 3h Free cancellation available £172 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-guided-4x4-tours-small-group-carbon-positive.a52040054.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo Scenic Wilderness Cass Valley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2152828/185cc4e2-34d8-4dbd-8a8a-3b38d34f8c9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo Scenic Wilderness Cass Valley Tour 3h 9/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/outstanding-alpine-river-scenic-4x4-tour-lake-tekapo.a2152828.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mount Hay Station Guided 4x4 Tour in Lake Tekapo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49269334/2aa7d1bc-e7d4-45bc-b47e-7da6320f9745.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Hay Station Guided 4x4 Tour in Lake Tekapo 3h Free cancellation available £129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-hay-station-guided-4x4-tour-in-lake-tekapo.a49269334.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49151662/49e67c50-5b32-428b-96e4-9c4df080d46b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo 1h 15m 9.2/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silver-river-stargazing-experience-in-lake-tekapo.a49151662.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45275762/e2dbe69c-bb6c-46f1-a1e1-0545c356bbc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience 1h 9.8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dark-sky-experience.a45275762.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Twizel Stargazing Experience with a Guide (Carbon Positive)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49595539/ede561aa-e5db-48c1-bf0d-58957c62df34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Twizel Stargazing Experience with a Guide (Carbon Positive) 1h 15m 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available £51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shared-twizel-stargazing-experience.a49595539.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mount Cook Couples Photo Shoot from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51187359/a2197d7f-92bf-4a41-992e-fa8ba163c5b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Couples Photo Shoot from Queenstown 12h Free cancellation available £884 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-couples-photo-shoot-from-queenstown.a51187359.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48943153/f733257c-ee65-43ce-a266-f1fc3a084a26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory 1h 30m 9/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crater-experience-at-cowans-observatory.a48943153.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![World in a day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178418/83561385-6a48-4908-af6f-e46dc70d75bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### World in a day 5h Free cancellation available £2,608 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/world-in-a-day.a3178418.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mt Cook Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178061/eacf1bcb-c8b2-4321-9e41-f3f39339a8fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Experience 4h Free cancellation available £2,927 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-cook-experience.a3178061.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mount Cook Scenic Tour for 6 with Car Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52280577/4cd61dd0-20ff-46c7-9dc3-79a9c5e7570b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Scenic Tour for 6 with Car Included 12h Free cancellation available £689 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-scenic-tour-for-6-with-car-included.a52280577.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Tekapo | Number of things to do | 60 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Lake Tekapo: Guided Petting Zoo Visit](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-guided-petting-zoo-visit.a52015439.activity-details): £9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience.a48201909.activity-details)[Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope](/things-to-do/twizel-stargazing-tour-with-an-astronomer-and-telescope.a51768064.activity-details)[Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing](/things-to-do/alpine-vista-helicopter-flight-snow-landing.a363550.activity-details)[Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-single-day-pass-for-hot-pools.a50138640.activity-details)[Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-alpine-stargazing-experience-with-a-guide.a52356981.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience.a48201909.activity-details)[Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope](/things-to-do/twizel-stargazing-tour-with-an-astronomer-and-telescope.a51768064.activity-details)[Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-alpine-stargazing-experience-with-a-guide.a52356981.activity-details)[Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour](/things-to-do/shared-stargazing-tour.a48436745.activity-details)[Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo](/things-to-do/summit-experience-university-of-canterbury-mt-john-observatory.a45272584.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience.a48201909.activity-details)[Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope](/things-to-do/twizel-stargazing-tour-with-an-astronomer-and-telescope.a51768064.activity-details)[Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing](/things-to-do/alpine-vista-helicopter-flight-snow-landing.a363550.activity-details)[Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-single-day-pass-for-hot-pools.a50138640.activity-details)[Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-alpine-stargazing-experience-with-a-guide.a52356981.activity-details) | ## What to do in Tekapo --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mount John Observatory](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](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) #### Lake Tekapō Regional Park Explore the great outdoors at Lake Tekapō Regional Park, a lovely green space in Tekapo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Regional-Park-Tekapo.d665885054246178816.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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55352/9626f0bc-adb8-4e57-beb7-ed13002647f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Tekapo ![Pukaki](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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tekapo worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Tekapo? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Tekapo? ### Is three days enough to stay in Tekapo? ### What are some activities to do in Tekapo with kids? > - [Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience.a48201909.activity-details) > - [Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/twizel-stargazing-tour-with-an-astronomer-and-telescope.a51768064.activity-details) > - [Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alpine-vista-helicopter-flight-snow-landing.a363550.activity-details) > - [Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-single-day-pass-for-hot-pools.a50138640.activity-details) > - [Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-alpine-stargazing-experience-with-a-guide.a52356981.activity-details) ### What to do in Tekapo for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Tekapo? ![](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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