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) ![Even though it was a bit cloudy it was quite impressive to see the sunset light effects on the changing landscape from the Astro Cafe in the Mt John Observatory.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/4a646921-d13e-4164-b4dd-452359c09dd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Even though it was a bit cloudy it was quite impressive to see the sunset light effects on the changing landscape from the Astro Cafe in the Mt John Observatory.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/4a646921-d13e-4164-b4dd-452359c09dd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset stone skipping #springfun ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/8d51bcd3-f4e7-401e-b13a-fb0f41e07bf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just after you've passed through Tekapo, or just before you get to Tekapo depending on what way you're driving, you'll have the opportunity to turn down a road that leads you here. This is the view from the Astro Cafe set at the top of Mount John with stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps. It does cost $8 to drive up to the observatory, but when you're presented with views like this, then it becomes a bit of a no brainer.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/4e1cd1f9-52c1-46b9-bdb1-ef89ca9f3f63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Part of the South Island Hydro Electricity scheme these canals are a great place to fish for salmon and trout. It runs between Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki and if you can't catch a fish you can go to the local fish farm and buy one.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858448/6bacbe18-a93c-422d-8ae1-6e101143af1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Tekapo ### Tours & day trips [See all 52 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/1393863/7e449bb2-82b2-485e-9315-5846e2da21ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown 12h 7.8/10 43 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $120 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) ![Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49151662/c0dfc4af-5a6f-49d4-9c12-98783554e1c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo 1h 15m 9.2/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/silver-river-stargazing-experience-in-lake-tekapo.a49151662.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 10/10 100 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $72 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) ![Lake Tekapo: Mount John Summit Stargazing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44622207/9646b61c-1eb3-494f-90a7-17e33dfd19d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo: Mount John Summit Stargazing Experience 1h 45m 9.6/10 30 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $131 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-mount-john-observatory-stargazing-tour.a44622207.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 8.8/10 18 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $24 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) ![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 $113 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) ![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 $120 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) ![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 $342 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) ![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 $179 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) ![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 $3,551 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) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 19 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 $342 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) ![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 $3,551 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) ![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 $404 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 $393 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) ![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 30m 6.8/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available $291 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) ![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 $461 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) ![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 $467 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) ![Mt Cook Fly Explore Fly with Glenorchy Air](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1990118/c3546223-2456-4c2f-9c7b-4ce068f1662a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Fly Explore Fly with Glenorchy Air 6h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $509 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mt-cook-fly-explore-fly.a1990118.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mount Cook & Twin Glaciers Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/363522/9a51c30e-cb79-4a4d-8fe4-82ada9e474f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook & Twin Glaciers Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing 55m 8/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $525 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mount-cook-twin-glaciers-helicopter-flight-with-landing.a363522.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ![Mount Cook Alpine Explorer with Alpine Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/363546/21a098ef-c139-4272-b3c7-d7450ed4fd49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Alpine Explorer with Alpine Landing 35m Free cancellation available $339 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mount-cook-alpine-explorer-with-alpine-landing.a363546.activity-details?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 7 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 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $209 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) ![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 $209 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) ![Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50043587/a4831462-b180-47b5-985f-e8c50153fec7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience 2h Free cancellation available $119 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) ![2 Hours Fishing in Lake Tekapo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49269478/b2186218-73bb-4010-8c4b-98712bce0cd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Hours Fishing in Lake Tekapo 2h Free cancellation available $179 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hours-fishing-in-lake-tekapo.a49269478.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 $221 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) ![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 $221 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) ### History & culture [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975858448&location=Tekapo&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49151662/c0dfc4af-5a6f-49d4-9c12-98783554e1c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo 1h 15m 9.2/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/silver-river-stargazing-experience-in-lake-tekapo.a49151662.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 $79 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) ![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 $59 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) ![Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45275762/198a2d64-c3d3-4f94-a0f2-ab829d995495.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience 1h 9.8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/dark-sky-experience.a45275762.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 $1,230 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) ### 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 $3,551 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 $3,988 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) ![Full-Day Private Tour Mt.Cook from 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975858448) ## Recommended things to do in Tekapo | Number of things to do | 59 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 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: Mount John Summit Stargazing Experience](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-mount-john-observatory-stargazing-tour.a44622207.activity-details)[Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo](/things-to-do/summit-experience-university-of-canterbury-mt-john-observatory.a45272584.activity-details)[Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo](/things-to-do/silver-river-stargazing-experience-in-lake-tekapo.a49151662.activity-details)[Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour](/things-to-do/shared-stargazing-tour.a48436745.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) | | With kids | [Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience.a48201909.activity-details)[Lake Tekapo: Mount John Summit Stargazing Experience](/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-mount-john-observatory-stargazing-tour.a44622207.activity-details)[Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo](/things-to-do/summit-experience-university-of-canterbury-mt-john-observatory.a45272584.activity-details)[Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo](/things-to-do/silver-river-stargazing-experience-in-lake-tekapo.a49151662.activity-details)[Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour](/things-to-do/shared-stargazing-tour.a48436745.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 which includes tranquil scenes, a river or creek and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239366/a6ed96e8-977d-41b3-aa7a-ccb499733a31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount John Observatory 4.5/5(22 reviews) 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 featuring snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6241344/1586366c-7d87-4329-b093-57642bbb90c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roundhill Ski Area 5/5(1 review) 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 4.5/5(11 reviews) 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 which includes mountains, a lake or waterhole and wildflowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55352/9626f0bc-adb8-4e57-beb7-ed13002647f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Tekapo ![Lake Pukaki showing mountains, a lake or waterhole and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113036/c7b687e1-785a-440a-97c0-fc9d3175f575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pukaki ![In the mountains of New Zealand, it's just breath-taking!](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 ![If you're lucky enough to be near Mount Cook on a sunny day, taking a scenic flight around New Zealand's highest mountains is one of my most exhilarating vacation experiences ever. The flights circle the mountain and my pro tip is to choose a seat where your views will be on the opposite side as Mount Cook. You'll see so many different mountains and glaciers, and you'll still get a couple great views of Mount Cook. #LifeAtExpediaGroup](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: Mount John Summit Stargazing Experience](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-mount-john-observatory-stargazing-tour.a44622207.activity-details) > - [Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/summit-experience-university-of-canterbury-mt-john-observatory.a45272584.activity-details) > - [Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/silver-river-stargazing-experience-in-lake-tekapo.a49151662.activity-details) > - [Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shared-stargazing-tour.a48436745.activity-details) ### What to do in Tekapo for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Tekapo? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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