Tekapo

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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.

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.

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.

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Peppers Bluewater Resort

State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo

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Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury

Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren Footbridge are located ...

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Skyrim Lodge

11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo

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Peppers Bluewater Resort

State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

Skyrim Lodge

11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo

Stay at this vacation home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

Pinewood Motels

25 Mount Cook Road Fairlie South Canterbury

Stay at this aparthotel in Fairlie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

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