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Visit Tekapo | Bookme's Travel Guide for Tekapo, New Zealand

Visit Tekapo | Bookme's Travel Guide for Tekapo, New Zealand

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Welcome to Tekapo, a picturesque destination nestled in the heart of New Zealand's South Island. With its breathtaking natural beauty, crystal-clear lake, and stunning mountain backdrop, Tekapo offers a plethora of fun experiences and things to do for every traveler. From exhilarating outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, and stargazing to tranquil moments spent soaking in hot pools or exploring the charming town center, this page is your ultimate guide to discovering the best of Tekapo. Get ready to immerse yourself in unforgettable memories and create your own unique adventure in this stunning corner of New Zealand.

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Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo 476 meters away

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Lake Tekapo 4WD Tour 481 meters away

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Lake Tekapo Fishing Tours 481 meters away

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Silver River Stargazing - Lake Tekapo 549 meters away

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Chameleon Stargazing - Shared Tour - Tekapo 666 meters away

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The best experience at Tekapo High Country Farm Tour

The best experience at Tekapo
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The Guide is quite good at introducing funny things about farm. The whole tour is interesting. we know about Fred's family history and the farm business and cute sheeps cows houses. I really enjoy it.

Became a private tour High Country Farm Tour

Became a private tour
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Since there was no one else that booked for this tour, it became a private and personal tour! Mary's a really great tour guide. She's been around for 3 years and I can see she really loves her job! I learned about a lot of things from her from this tour, which is certainly more than just a feed-animal-farm-tour! It was an experience seeing a pine cone as big as a durian and a pineapple, and also the antlers of a 7 yr old deer, drank 99.8% pure water from the refreshing river and ate some pure honey still with the wax in it! Just ask any questions and Mary would know the answer! My favourite was getting to meet Buster (and Chief the bully haha)! They're retired horses and Buster's such a lovely horse.

Rakinui Restaurant

  • directions This tip is just 9.9km away
Rakinui Restaurant
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Lake Tekapo and her stunning scenery. Silver River Stargazing - Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo and her stunning scenery.
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In Silver River Stargazing, Megan is our host, she shares with us all she knows about galaxy, and she gets the sense of humor, also an amazing story teller. All people live near with Lake Tekapo are galaxy protecter, you should come to feel and witness, what they protect and what there work hard for.

Great Night Silver River Stargazing - Lake Tekapo

Great Night
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Amazing experience, incredible views and awesome knowledge from the guide. My advice would be to wrap up warm, and wear warm shoes...or you're feet will get numb. Tekapo is amazing, and this evening was just the icing on the cake A+

Super nice Silver River Stargazing - Lake Tekapo

Super nice
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Very good experience! Few reasons: -polite and warm welcoming, nice staff -they proposed me to go on an earliest tour where so seat were still available, without charging the price difference -a view of a lot of constellations, nebula and stars (shown on the sky or in the telescope where you can see so much details) for a very affordable price -help to take moon photos through the telescope and they take a photo of you with an amazing sky behind for the souvenir

Godley head

  • directions This tip is just 9.9km away
Godley head
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It was a nice getaway from the kids just me and my hubby for 2 nights the next morning at the hotel it was after 12 I saw a cleaner I asked for conditioner she asked if I wanted room service I said "no" as I was coming back to my room to rest it should of already been done (as a hotel cleaner service is important) For the $170 a night I expect service a made bed and clean towels The room is more like staying at a hostel we had a kettle but no kitchen sink only bathroom sink and didn't even have any cooking equipment As a hotel worker we laways make sure the room is warm before the customer has arrived. I paid for my room 2 weeks before and my room was freezing took ages to warm up Hot water is touchy really really hot can't get perfect would of been harder if I had my kids but just me and hubby we dealt with it The toilet had a nice pube on it from the people before Didn't like only there being 1 beside table I had to use a chair for my table And all the wiring coming out of the bedside table ( the only table if ya don't call the kettle,cups and hot drinks sachets which isn't a table it's a cupboard) but you could of screwed the table to the wall so the table couldn't move and expose all the wiring It's a nice place but won't stay again Not worth the price wish I searched around instead of going for the first available one But the shampoo and conditioner smells amazing

Wonderfully relaxing Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Wonderfully relaxing
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Wonderfully relaxing. Lots of families around in the afternoon so I stuck to the adult only pool. Amazing hot temperatures and a water fountain nearby to stay hydrated. I love that parts of the pool had shade too, it was a warm day. The views were phenomenal! Staff were lovely and you’ll need $3 for a locker, which you have for three hours.

Experiência incrível Chameleon Stargazing - Shared Tour - Tekapo

Experiência incrível
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Estive com a minha namorada nessa experiência para observar as estrelas e foi simplesmente incrível! Vimos muitas constelações a olho nu, tivemos explicações sobre como navegar usando as estrelas, e ainda tivemos a oportunidade de ver vários diferentes astros nos telescópios, uma nebulosa azul, uma outra vermelha, uma estrela que brilha nas cores do arco íris… o chocolate quente, as cobertas e os marshmallows no fogo foram o charme e toque final do passeio. Eu simplesmente amei!

Great experience Chameleon Stargazing - Shared Tour - Tekapo

Great experience
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It was great, George was really passionate and kind!

Good Chameleon Stargazing - Shared Tour - Tekapo

Good
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They provide a detailed introduction, blankets, and warm hot chocolate. You can also enjoy toasting marshmallows. Through professional telescopes, we were able to see Saturn, the Southern Cross, and the visible Milky Way. I highly recommend participating in this if the weather allows.

STAR-MAZING ♥️ Chameleon Stargazing - Shared Tour - Tekapo

STAR-MAZING ♥️
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We had an astounding time during the whole stargazing sesh with George— it was very informative and I would say a unique experience too! Then we wrapped it up with hot chocos & BBQ marshmallows in a very chilly night. It was an exceptional night to wrap up our anniversary trip. You are such an amazing host, George! Thank you very much for sharing all your insights & keep inspiring everyone with what you do. ♥️

Beam me up! Chameleon Stargazing - Shared Tour - Tekapo

Beam me up!
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It was such a lovely night and it was a perfect night to do stargazing in winter! Loved the way George made it so informative and fun! We saw lots of stars through the telescope and even planet Saturn! To top the night off, we saw a shooting star! Wishing all my wish to come true!

Chameleon Stargazing Chameleon Stargazing - Shared Tour - Tekapo

Chameleon Stargazing
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It was a great evening. Thoughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you so much

Beautiful day Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pools Entry

Beautiful day
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? wonderful day

Awesome Atmosphere Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Awesome Atmosphere
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It was a great experience for me, I had driven from Christchurch city to this place after flew from Auckland and I got really tired. But I really felt chill and in those pools. I would almost sleep inside. View is uniq with Tekapo Lake and there are many trees behind you. There was a lady on the desk she was very helpful, she helped me to charge my mobile phone other it would die almost. Thank you her again :)

Winter warmer Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Winter warmer
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Beautiful views, lovely clean pools. Good cafe with a nice range of food, reasonable prices. Change area is probably a little small considering how busy it gets. No shower to rinse off in family changing room.

Claiming Experience after a busy time Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Claiming Experience after a busy time
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We had the most wonderful experience here. Just so relaxing after a busy time Friendly staff Great Spa Clean & coffee was good. Thank you hope we will be back

สถานที่ที่ต้องไป Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

สถานที่ที่ต้องไป
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วิวสวยมาก น้ำอุ่นสบาย การดูแลของพนักงานดีเยี่ยมค่ะ

Awesome scenary from the pool Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Awesome scenary from the pool
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There are 3 pools, different temperature. It was good warm comparing to Hanmer Spring which it was not warm enough. The scenary is just so beautiful. I wanna go there again!

Lovely pools in great location Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Lovely pools in great location
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What a way to end a South Island roady! Great spot with views from the pools. Liked that there was an adults only pool. Whole place felt very clean and not congested. Body wash in showers, togs spinner, nice cafe. And ability to hire items for those needing it.

Doesn't get much better than this!! Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Doesn't get much better than this!!
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Great value for money when you can re-enter throughout the day. Very clean facilities; toilets. Showers, changing area. Great poolside assistance if needed and life guards on duty ensuring all clients enjoy their time and children follow the rules. Stunning views of the mountains and lake from top two pools. Be nice when the hill behind grows again. The shade sails were a god send but definately recommend wearing your sunnies as very gleary from the water and white snowy mountains on a fine day. Fantastic experience we would definately do again.

Lovely relaxing day out in beautiful scenery Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Lovely relaxing day out in beautiful scenery
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Lovely day out in Tekapo and so relaxing to spend it by the pools. Clean and comfortable. A must do if you can. It was a hot day so glad to have a shady area to enjoy the water.

Nice and relixing Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Nice and relixing
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Great place to relax and enjoy the landscape

Tekapo hot pools Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Tekapo hot pools
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Lovely friendly helpful staff

Great views and super relaxing Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Great views and super relaxing
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Great pools, really nice temperature for a crisp evening and the view on the hill is gorgeous.

Family weekend Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Family weekend
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Very nice and relaxing place to visit with family. Our 1year old son also enjoyed the day at the pools.

Enjoyable few hours Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Enjoyable few hours
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Lovely place to relax in the warm pools, only downside was the property lockers, not very clear instructions on how to use them, picture showed that they would automatically unlock after one hour but on querying this with staff were told they would not! Thought of lockers automatically opening whilst we were still in the pools and anyone could help themselves to our belongings was not very reassuring!

Need sun Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Need sun
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Is beautiful place, for me only need more sun!

Tekapo Springs Tekapo - Tekapo Springs - Hot Pool Entry

Tekapo Springs
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The Bookme discount was great, no voucher require just booked in by name. We could stay as long as we wanted. If you go to Tekapo - you have to go!!

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