Title: Things to Do in Tekapo in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Tekapo](https://expedia.com/Tekapo-Hotels.d553248635975858448.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Tekapo](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Tekapo.d553248635975858448.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Tekapo](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Tekapo.d553248635975858448.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tekapo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Tekapo.d553248635975858448.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Tekapo ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Tekapo Types of activities [Tekapo Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/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) --- --- ### Most popular activities in Tekapo ### Tours & day trips [See all 56 activities](https://expedia.com/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 $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/day-tours-from-mount-cook.a1393905.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 $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $326 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $171 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 10/10 111 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $386 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/45-minute-glacier-highlights-helicopter-tour-from-mount-cook.a1301591.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo: 1.5-Hour Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50165430/358264f1-deed-4aab-b09a-33e5b6d40c1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo: 1.5-Hour Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience 1d 8.8/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-1-5-hour-hot-pools-stargazing-experience.a50165430.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 20 activities](https://expedia.com/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 $326 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $386 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $375 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $3,459 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $277 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $225 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $3,882 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $445 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $439 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $375 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Lake Tekapo Scenic 4WD 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 4WD Cass Valley Wilderness Tour 3h 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-scenic-4wd-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 $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 ~~$171~~$137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mt-hay-off-road-expedition.a52392756.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2152829/39597c0b-2c68-415a-984f-487fe4805d8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry 3h 9/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $211 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scenic-4wd-tour-lake-tekapo-backcountry.a2152829.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo Guided 4WD 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 4WD Tours (Small Group, Carbon Positive) 3h Free cancellation available $228 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-guided-4wd-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 $211 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/outstanding-alpine-river-scenic-4wd-tour-lake-tekapo.a2152828.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mount Hay Station Guided 4WD 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 4WD Tour in Lake Tekapo 3h Free cancellation available $171 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mount-hay-station-guided-4wd-tour-in-lake-tekapo.a49269334.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![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 $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $1,172 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/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.com/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 $3,459 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $3,882 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/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 $914 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/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 | 63 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Lake Tekapo: Guided Petting Zoo Visit](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-guided-petting-zoo-visit.a52015439.activity-details): $12 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience.a48201909.activity-details)[Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-alpine-stargazing-experience-with-a-guide.a52356981.activity-details)[Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing](/things-to-do/alpine-vista-helicopter-flight-snow-landing.a363550.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: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-single-day-pass-for-hot-pools.a50138640.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [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: Guided Petting Zoo Visit](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-guided-petting-zoo-visit.a52015439.activity-details)[Twizel Petting Zoo](/things-to-do/twizel-petting-zoo.a52408079.activity-details)[Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-petting-zoo.a52392794.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience.a48201909.activity-details)[Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-alpine-stargazing-experience-with-a-guide.a52356981.activity-details)[Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing](/things-to-do/alpine-vista-helicopter-flight-snow-landing.a363550.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: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-single-day-pass-for-hot-pools.a50138640.activity-details) | ## What to do in Tekapo --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Tekapo? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Tekapo ![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.com/Mount-John-Observatory-Tekapo.d6239366.Vacation-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.com/Roundhill-Ski-Area-Tekapo.d6241344.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lake Tekapō Regional Park Explore the great outdoors at Lake Tekapō Regional Park, a lovely green space in Tekapo. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Tekapo-Regional-Park-Tekapo.d665885054246178816.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mount John Lookout You can learn about the history of Tekapo with a trip to Mount John Lookout. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-John-Lookout-Tekapo.d6113034.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips 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 ![Peel Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344455/bf60ec11-8b4c-4eef-a913-ad572feb538a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Peel Forest ![Two wooden poles create natural picture frame with New Zealand Southern Alps mountain panorama at Dog Kennel Corner](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351516/af3b0b1f-dc1d-4225-b24a-35623b1feafe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Burkes Pass ![Sibbald](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692484981145403392/6fa204c9-ea64-43a7-b2bc-a8547729931e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sibbald ## 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.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience.a48201909.activity-details) > - [Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-alpine-stargazing-experience-with-a-guide.a52356981.activity-details) > - [Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/alpine-vista-helicopter-flight-snow-landing.a363550.activity-details) > - [Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/twizel-stargazing-tour-with-an-astronomer-and-telescope.a51768064.activity-details) > - [Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-single-day-pass-for-hot-pools.a50138640.activity-details) ### What to do in Tekapo for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Tekapo?