Tekapo is a very scenic town situated on the shores of New Zealands highest large lake - Lake Tekapo - at 710 metres above sea level. As well as beautiful reflections of the spectacular SouthernAlps, and it's close proximity to Mt Cook - New Zealands tallest mountain; Tekapo is famous for the Church of the Good Shepherd that has hosted thousands of weddings since 1035.

Popular Activities within the Region: Boating and Fishing Hunting Snow Sports Mountaineering Glacier Walks/Tours Cycling Golf Horse Trekking

Popular Attractions within the Region: Mt Cook Tours Mt Cook Salmon Farm Glacier Tours/Walk Scenic Flights Farm Visits Star Gazing at Observatory Arts and Crafts

Tekapo is an ideal stop for those visiting Mt Cook. It is a great place to enjoy some of the South Islands spectacular natural scenery and outdoors.
Within 2 hours: Timaru, Mt Cook, Central South Island Towns.

Backpacker Accommodation Providers in Tekapo

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Lake Front Backpackers Lodge Tekapo Ph: 0800 853 853 Tailor-Made-Tekapo Backpackers Tekapo Ph: 64 3 680 6700

Lake Tekapo Budget Accommodation Tekapo Ph: 64 3 680 6808 YHA Hostels Lake Tekapo Tekapo Ph: 64 3 680 6857