Lake Tekapo Holiday Park – Activities

Our Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park 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 Lake 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.

Hot Pools – Outdoor Ice Rink

Lakeside Drive Lake Tekapo
P: +64 3 6806 550
Located right next to the Holiday park is the magnificent Alpine Springs – Hot pools & Ice Skating rink, 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
Lake Tekapo Activities - Air Safaris

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

Lake Tekapo Activities - Star Gazing

Earth & Sky – Night Stargazing

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

Lake Tekapo Activities - Horse Trekking

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
Lake Tekapo Activities - Salmon Farm

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
Lake Tekapo Activities - Roundhill Ski Field

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
Lake Tekapo Activities - Helicopter Tours

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
Lake Tekapo Activities - Mt Cook

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
Lake Tekapo Activities - Kayak

Mountain Bike & Kayak Hire

Lakeside Drive
Lake Tekapo
Freephone: 0800 840 740
Mountain Bike and Kayak availalbe for hire on site. Experience the beautiful trails and tranquil turquoise blue waters of Lake Tekapo. A truly unforgettable experience.

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