The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Explore Tekapo and its stunning mountain and lake views

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

Alpine Treks & Hikes

Lake Tekapo Nordic Ski Touring

Lightweight Backcountry Tours in the Two Thumb Range

If you can walk, you can ski nordic!

Lake Tekapo Snowshoeing

High Country Snowshoe Hikes

The foothills of the Southern Alps undergo a magic transformation in winter.

Tekapo High Country Hike

Guided overnight hikes in the Two Thumb Range, Lake Tekapo

Hike above worry level in the foothills of the Southern Alps.

Snowshoe Heli-Hikes

Lodge based day tours on the peaks and ranges around Lake Tekapo

Heli-snowshoe hikes for those wanting to be based out of Lake Tekapo, but still get into the mountains for a fun winter adventure.

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Touring

Explore New Zealand’s Best High-Country Ski Terrain

Experience the magic of Nordic and cross-country skiing in the stunning Two Thumb Range, a winter paradise offering wide open snowfields, rolling alpine terrain, and breathtaking views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek

Adventurous multi-day trekking in the Mackenzie High Country

The Gamack Range near Lake Tekapo is a spectacular alpine trekking venue in the middle of an impressive landscape carved by glaciers and waterfalls.

Cass Valley Backcountry Tours

Explore the iconic high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Cass Valley near Lake Tekapo offers an unrivaled playground for those seeking adventure in New Zealand's backcountry.

Lake Tekapo Adventures

The best backcountry adventures in the Lake Tekapo region

There are many things to see and do in Lake Tekapo.

New Zealand Snowshoe Hikes & Winter Treks

Snowshoeing adventures in the Mackenzie Country

Snowshoeing in the Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook region of New Zealand offers the ultimate escape into a winter wonderland, where the beauty of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear skies awaits.

Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

New Zealand is an outdoor adventure paradise with many great walks and tracks to choose from.