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#1Stargazing Tour with Tekapo Springs Hot Pools

Uncover the mysteries of the universe as you examine the night sky through the lens of a powerful telescope. Take advantage of Tekapo Springs' light-free ski...

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$41
per traveler
Stargazing Tour with Tekapo Springs Hot Pools

#2Admission to Tekapo Springs Hot Pools

Pamper yourself with a day of relaxation, rejuvenation, and wellness at the famous Tekapo Springs. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, take in the gorgeous sc...

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$12
per traveler
Admission to Tekapo Springs Hot Pools

#3Tekapo Springs Trippo Waterslide with Pools, Steam Room & Sauna

Slip down the wet-and-wild slopes of a thrilling waterslide, splash around in heated pools set into rugged mountain landscapes, and relax in misty steam room...

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$24
per traveler
Tekapo Springs Trippo Waterslide with Pools, Steam Room & Sauna

#4Tekapo Springs Trippo Waterslide

Spend a day slipping down the water-soaked slopes of Tekapo Springs Trippo waterslide. Explore 3 different routes that offer wet and wild fun for the whole f...

$14
per traveler
Tekapo Springs Trippo Waterslide

#5Tekapo Springs Pools with Steam & Sauna Access

Dip your toes in the waters of Tekapo Springs' steaming pools, cool off in refreshing outdoor fountains, and relax in misty steam rooms and sweat-inducing sa...

$23
per adult
Tekapo Springs Pools with Steam & Sauna Access

#6Full-Day Christchurch to Queenstown Tour with Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook

Immerse yourself in New Zealand's alpine mountains, glacier lakes, and fertile countryside on a day tour that takes you from Christchurch to Queenstown. Befo...

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$215
per adult
Full-Day Christchurch to Queenstown Tour with Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook

#7Half-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...

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$83
per adult
Half-Day Sheep Farm Tour

#8Mount Cook Day Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown

Soak up all the majestic beauty and grandeur of the Southern Alps on this sightseeing daytrip to Mount Cook. Pass by the glowing waters of Lake Tekapo, enjoy...

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$215
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown

#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...

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

#10Full-Day Queenstown to Christchurch Tour with Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook

Embark on a journey from Queenstown to Christchurch that reveals a wealth of breathtaking alpine scenery in the New Zealand countryside. As you travel throug...

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$182
per adult
Full-Day Queenstown to Christchurch Tour with Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook

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Things To Do In Lake Tekapo

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  • 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.