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Top 24 Things To Do in Lake Tekapo

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#1Mount Cook Day Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown

Soak up the dramatic landscape of the New Zealand Southern Alps as you embark on a one-way sightseeing tour from Christchurch to Queenstown. See the pristine...

recommend84% of travelers recommend

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$201
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown

#2Half-Day Sheep Farm Tour

Breathe in the fresh air of the New Zealand countryside. Drive through picturesque landscape on your way to a working sheep farm. Enjoy a live sheep-shearing...

recommend40% of travelers recommend

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$78
per adult
Half-Day Sheep Farm Tour

#3Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience

Enjoy an extremely comfortable 4WD luxury bus, as you journey from Christchurch on your way to your destination - a fully-fledged working sheep station in Ne...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

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$152
per traveler
Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience

#4Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight

Fox Glacier, fed by four alpine glaciers and, at 13km, the longest of the West Coast glaciers. You’ll land on a snowfield surrounded by the glacial formation...

recommend60% of travelers recommend

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$226
per adult
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight

#5Full-Day Christchurch to Queenstown Tour with Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook

Embark on a one-way sightseeing tour from Christchurch to Queenstown; soak up expansive views across the Canterbury Plains, discover the natural beauty of th...

recommend36% of travelers recommend

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$201
per adult
Full-Day Christchurch to Queenstown Tour with Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook

#6Hovercraft Ethereal Evening Experience Cruise on Lake Pukaki from Twizel

Enjoy a complimentary pickup and transfer from your centrally located Twizel accommodations to the lake. Before taking hover, take part in a short safety bri...

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$83
per adult
Hovercraft Ethereal Evening Experience Cruise on Lake Pukaki from Twizel

#7Full-Day Queenstown to Christchurch Tour with Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook

Embark on a one-way sightseeing tour from Queenstown to Christchurch; discover the natural beauty of the New Zealand Southern Alps, soak up expansive views a...

recommend64% of travelers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

$170
per adult
Full-Day Queenstown to Christchurch Tour with Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook

#8Mount Cook & Twin Glaciers Helicopter Flight with Landing

Admire the sights of the Southern Alps on this spectacular helicopter flight. The vast snowfields of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, the expanse of the worl...

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$418
per adult
Mount Cook & Twin Glaciers Helicopter Flight with Landing

#9Aoraki-Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier day tour from Christchurch

Experience New Zealand's spectacular southern alps as you enter World Heritage Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park as you head towards the renowned Hermitage H...

recommend80% of travelers recommend

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$179
per traveler
Aoraki-Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier day tour from Christchurch

#10Full-Day Mount Cook National Park & Lake Tekapo Tour

Fringed by snow grass plains, opalescent glacial lakes, and snow-capped peaks, Mount Cook rises 12,218 feet (3,724 m) over the South Island. Spend a day jour...

recommend60% of travelers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

$242
per adult
Full-Day Mount Cook National Park & Lake Tekapo Tour

Things To Do In Lake Tekapo

Perpetually prepared for an enlightening experience and inventive ways to get your kicks, you're prepared to discover an exciting travel spot like a pro. You're about to set course in a different direction. It's not difficult to fill your days, because Expedia can connect you with lots of things to do. Find and book your activities now, and all you'll have left to do is count the days until your escape and prepare to have fun. Next stop: Lake Tekapo!

  • Book your favorite excursion on Expedia for a great price, and you'll still have enough cash for a dream hotel or luxurious meal while you're in town. The things to do in Lake Tekapo are not only topnotch, but they won't break the bank. We have 24 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just $78.
  • Lake Tekapo is popular among thrill seekers like yourself. In fact, many travelers have been visiting to learn about local culture and participate in the best activities, and most are already planning to come back. The top activities can catch the curiosity of even seasoned globetrotters, and it's easy to see why. Our collection includes a wide array of culturally themed tours and opportunities for fun. From Admission to Tekapo Springs Hot Pools, which offers the perfect way to wind down to unique ways to discover the best this area has to give like a Full-Day Mount Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Tour, there is a huge selection of possibilities to choose from when you consider all the activities available here at Expedia.

Our activities are the perfect way to organize your vacation. It takes a bit of planning to fully explore Lake Tekapo, especially when you long to include trips to museums and outdoor activities. And we realize you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room—you're excited to get out and take it all in. You can't wait to cover the most essential activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighborhoods is an adventure all its own. Book professional regional tours on Expedia, and you'll learn all about the city's history along the way.

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