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15 Best Lake Tekapo Tours In New Zealand

New Zealand's best.

New Zealand's 15 most popular lake tekapo tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Lake Tekapo Tours In New Zealand

Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide

Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide - Getting there: Silver River Stargazing and a 75-minute rhythm

1.Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide

Most Popular★ 4.5

Lake Tekapo stargazing in a dark-sky reserve with a 14-inch telescope, lasers, and a digital group photo in 48 hours.

“Our stargazing tour was absolutely magical. The night sky was breathtaking, and the whole experience felt truly special. Tara, our guide, was wonderful, so kind, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what she does. She explained everything in simple, engaging ways and took the time to patiently answer all my kids’ questions with so much warmth…”

626 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $59by Silver River Stargazing

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Tekapo Shuttle: Mt Cook Day Tour via Pukaki & Tasman Lake

Tekapo Shuttle: Mt Cook Day Tour via Pukaki & Tasman Lake - Price and what you actually get for $89

3.Tekapo Shuttle: Mt Cook Day Tour via Pukaki & Tasman Lake

★ 4.8

From Tekapo, ride to Mount Cook for the Hooker Valley and Tasman Glacier walks, plus Lake Pukaki views. Comfort, snacks, and backup routes.

“The views are EPIC. I hope you get it on a sunny day like we did. This really made a difference and we saw Mt Cook from many different viewpoints throughout the tour. TJ was a great tour guide, very patient and friendly. He had a great commentary but at times the mic was a…”

307 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $89by Tekapo Shuttle

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Lake Tekapo: Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit

Lake Tekapo: Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit - How the 105 minutes actually feel up top

5.Lake Tekapo: Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit

★ 4.5

Mount John summit stargazing in Lake Tekapo with Dark Sky Project: lasers, telescopes, cold-weather gear, and return transport.

“If you love the stars or stargazing then this is a must. We managed to get on the mt John observatory tour which was a fantastic viewing spot for seeing the stars and even managed to see mercury through a telescope and some other very cool groups of stars.”

176 reviews1.8 hoursFrom $130by Dark Sky Project

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Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo

Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo - Dark Sky Project check-in: where the night starts the right way

6.Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo

★ 4.5

Guided stargazing at Mount John Observatory above Lake Tekapo. Telescopes, laser pointers, cold-weather gear, and a Southern Skies lesson.

“This is a “must-do” while at Lake Tekapo! Very knowledgeable staff and plenty of time to explore the galaxy through all three telescopes. One of the top experiences in New Zealand!”

160 reviewsFrom $139.39by Dark Sky Project

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Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools

Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools - Your pass and the all-day multi-entry rhythm

7.Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools

★ 4.2

Relax in Tekapo Springs hot pools with lake and mountain views. All-day multi-entry for $23, plus cooler pools and aqua play.

“The pools are beautiful, it was lovely to sit and relax. The o lay thing to note is that it said our pass started at 7 pm but they close at 7 pm -we went early to be ready and managed to get enough time but we could have been there all day ( if…”

129 reviews1 dayFrom $23by Tekapo Springs and Tekapo Stargazing

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Tekapo Star Gazing Tour – Soak in the Stars

Tekapo Star Gazing Tour - Soak in the Stars - Where the tour starts (and why that helps)

8.Tekapo Star Gazing Tour – Soak in the Stars

★ 4.5

Stargazing at Tekapo Springs in the Dark Sky Reserve, with guided constellation stories, a hot pool dip, and indoor projector backup.

“The tour was ok, but I could have just gone out to a field and seen the same thing for free. The guide said a few inaccurate things and only pointed out one southern constellation. She was easily distracted and not particularly knowleRead more”

109 reviewsFrom $117.29by Tekapo Star Gazing

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Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo - Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve: where the Milky Way actually shows up

9.Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

★ 4.5

See the Milky Way in Lake Tekapo’s Dark Sky Reserve with a small-group guided night tour, 14-inch telescope views, and a personal photo.

“Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the sky was completely overcast that night, making it impossible to see anything. The tour was therefore cancelled, and a full refund was offered immediately. Everything was handled in a very professional way.”

106 reviewsFrom $61.44by Go Tekapo

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Lake Tekapo: 50-Minute Mount Cook and Beyond Scenic Flight

Lake Tekapo: 50-Minute Mount Cook and Beyond Scenic Flight - What you’ll see from your window seat (and how to get the best angle)

Lake Tekapo: Guided Petting Zoo Visit

Lake Tekapo: Guided Petting Zoo Visit - Price and what your $11 actually buys you

11.Lake Tekapo: Guided Petting Zoo Visit

★ 4.9

30-minute guided petting zoo in Lake Tekapo: Merino, alpaca, pigs, and lambs, with feed included and bottle-feeding when available.

“Our tour was so much fun! Our guide was excellent - knowledgeable and flexible. We truly enjoyed our experience and it was definitely worth making a stop to meet and feed the animals.”

92 reviews30 minFrom $11by Silver River Stargazing

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Stargazing Experience at Cowan’s Private Observatory

Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory - Entering the plan: Two stops, one continuous night

12.Stargazing Experience at Cowan’s Private Observatory

★ 4.0

Stargaze in Lake Tekapo’s dark craters at Cowan’s Private Observatory, guided telescope views in the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve.

“Quick bus drive to the crater for a nice explanation of the night sky with several notable things pointed out. Also got to see the moon, Jupiter and part of a constellation through powerful telescopes. What you see will depend on season, time of night and cloud cover. Worth doing!”

85 reviewsFrom $82.11by Dark Sky Project

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Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry

Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry - Stop 1: Lake Tekapo backcountry, right from the township meeting point

13.Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry

★ 5.0

3-hour Land Rover Defender 4WD from Lake Tekapo into Mackenzie backcountry, farm visits, and Mount Cook lookouts with snacks.

“If you’re looking for a laid back ride through the red tusk fields outside Lake Tekapo this journey ride is for you. Guides were full of information about the area.”

77 reviewsFrom $228.99by Tekapo Adventures

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Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience

Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience - Four Interactive Zones that teach you how to read the sky

14.Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience

★ 4.5

Indoor Māori astronomy and stargazing at Lake Tekapo with four interactive zones, day-to-night storytelling, and a restored Brashear telescope.

“The Maori side of the night sky and their stories was very interesting and informative. The presentation of the information in the various room was well done and kept everybody engaged.”

70 reviewsFrom $37.56by Dark Sky Project

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Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience at Cowan’s Observatory

Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Observatory - The 75 minutes: what your night pacing is actually like

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