Lake Tekapo Camp Grounds – Activities

Our Lake Tekapo camp grounds offer a great base for enjoying the plethora of activities the Tekapo area has to offer, and our affordable accommodation options enable you to splash out on some truly amazing experiences to make your stay in New Zealand memorable.

In the summer months (December – March) our lakeside holiday park and camp grounds offer easy access to the great boating and water-based activities that make Tekapo a favourite destination. Activities such as water-skiing, wake boarding, swimming and fishing have kept our regulars coming back to our camp grounds and holiday park for years. The large open spaces in the Mackenzie Basin offer many possibilities for mountain biking, horse trekking, golfing and walking.

In winter (June – August) the Roundhill Ski Field provides a great family ski area situated 30 just minutes drive from our camp grounds, and we also have a naturally frozen ice skating rink right on the premises offering both daytime and night-time ice-skating. For the ultimate in relaxation, the natural hot pools are well worth a visit.

Below is a list of just some of the activities available in the Lake Tekapo area.

Air Safaris – Mt Cook & Glaciers

Village Centre & Airport Lake Tekapo
Freephone: 0800 806 880
Air Safaris’ Grand Traverse is the recognised premier Mount Cook and Glaciers flight seeing experience. This magnificent 200km round trip from Air Safaris’ Lake Tekapo airport encompasses New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine scenery, highest mountains & largest glaciers.
www.airsafaris.co.nz

Alpine Lakes Adventures

State Highway
8 Burkes Pass
P: +64 3 6856 106
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Outdoor adventures on the rivers and lakes around Lake Tekapo; kayaking on the lakes or white water kayaking on the rivers. Adventure tours up mountains to see stunning views of the lakes of the Mackenzie basin and the Southern Alps.

Alpine Recreation

30 Murray Place
Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 736
Alpine Recreation provides guided treks, ascents, climbing courses and ski touring in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park region.
www.alpinerecreation.co.nz

Barry Clark – Fishing & Hunting Guide

1 Esther Hope Street
Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 513
Barry has over 30yrs experience fly fishing and small game hunting. Package deals are offered staying in B&B with all meals included. Taking your camera is a must as the scenery is awesome. Bookings essential.
www.fredadufaur.co.nz

Creel 1 – Fishing Safaris (Grant Brown)

36 Murray Place
Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 516
Grant is a registered member of NZ Professional Fishing Guides Assoc., with 30yrs experience flyfishing Tekapo/Mt Cook. Specialising in dry fly & nymphing for rainbow and brown trout. 1/2 day – 3 day excursions & packages available with accom at Creel House B&B.
www.laketekapoflyfishing.co.nz

Earth & Sky

Village Centre
Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 960
Join us in exploring the wonders of the Southern Sky at the Mt John Observatory high above the breathtaking landscape of Lake Tekapo -where Earth meets Sky.
www.earthandsky.co.nz

Golf Cross – Braemar Station

Braemar Road
Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 844
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Located in the middle of New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine country, the Braemar Station Golf Cross Course is surrounded by stunning vistas of Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki. Accommodation is provided on site with two delightful self-catering farmstay cottages.

Mackenzie 4WD Excursions – Glenmore Tours

Village Centre
Lake Tekapo
Freephone: 0800 118 666
Experience the spirit of the Mackenzie in a comfortable air conditioned 4WD van. Drive through a high country station of vast alpine pastures, clear running water, simple mustering huts, where tranquility reigns supreme. Tours from 1 to 4 hours by arrangement.
www.laketekapo.com

Mackenzie Alpine Horse Trekking

Godley Peaks Road
Lake Tekapo
Freephone: 0800 628 269
Enjoy on horseback, the tussock grasslands, glacial lakes and forests of the Mackenzie High Country at Lake Tekapo or take part in “The Lake Stroll NZ”, an adventure hike over 3 famous Merino Sheep Stations with massive views of Aoraki Mount Cook.
www.maht.co.nz

Mackenzie Country Mini Golf

Village Centre
Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 745
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Mackenzie themed mini golf course. 18 greens where each represents an icon of the Mackenzie Basin. Open daily from 9 till late. A true test of your golfing skills.

Mackenzie Golf Club

State Highway 8
Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 830
The Mackenzie Golf Club operates at the Balmoral Golf Course, New Zealand’s highest 9 hole course. Come and take the challenge!

Mid Southern Tracks Ltd

14 Pioneer Drive
Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 774
Free range and fair chase hunting for Tahr, Chamois, Red Deer and small game. Many years of experience and exclusive hunting areas ensure a very high success rate! Nature tours with a difference into remote valleys of the Mount Cook region.
www.44south.com

MTB Pursuits

Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 207
Mountain bike tours, races and events in the Mackenzie Country. Half day rides to 2 day tours in and around Lake Tekapo.
www.mtbpursuits.com

Mt Cook Salmon Farm

Canal Road
Twizel
P: 03 4350 085
The Tekapo Canal is renowned as the source of some of the best quality farmed salmon in the world. Visit the Mt Cook Salmon Farm located just 18 minutes from Tekapo township. Farm tours, feed the fish, and purchase the best fresh and smoked salmon product.
www.mtcooksalmon.com

Roundhill Ski Field

Lilybank Road
Lake Tekapo
Snowreport: +64 3 6806 977
The family ski area with all day sun, parking beside the slope, hugely productive snowmaking system, perfectly groomed trails, great ski & board school and rentals department, licensed restaurant and breathtaking views of Mt Cook and the Southern Alps.
www.roundhill.co.nz

Tekapo Helicopters

Village Centre
Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 229
The only helicopter company operating out of Tekapo. Experience the awesome Mount Cook and Glaciers with each flight including a snow-landing. Spectacular scenery with friendly personalised service ensures that this is the trip of a lifetime!
www.tekapohelicopters.co.nz

The Cook Connection – Mt Cook day trips

47 Sefton Street
Twizel
Freephone: 0800 266 526
Daily service between Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook. Also Services to Oamaru and Dunedin. We offer a relaxed transport service with informative commentary, photo opportunities and sight seeing stops. Hop on and off wherever you choose.
www.cookconnect.co.nz

Tussock & Tarnz Adventures

Lakeside Drive
Lake Tekapo
Freephone: 0800 840 740
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Kayak on the tranquil turquoise blue waters of Lake Tekapo. A truly unforgettable experience.

Winter Park – Outdoor Ice Rink

Lakeside Drive Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 550
An artificial outdoor ice rink for public skating, ice hockey & curling. Open May – September. Phone for operating hours. Hot pools and day spa also available year round.
www.alpinesprings.co.nz

View the full list of Lake Tekapo campground accommodation options we offer at Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park.

Lake Tekapo camp grounds and holiday park – a great base to enjoy the many activities on offer in the area.