The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Explore Tekapo and its stunning mountain and lake views

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

Alpine Treks & Hikes

The Best Freeride, Ski Touring & Split-Boarding Adventures in New Zealand

Discover the Ultimate Backcountry Experience in the Southern Alps

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are a paradise for freeriders, ski tourers, and split-boarders seeking untouched powder, thrilling descents, and remote backcountry terrain.

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.

Gamack Range Ski Traverse

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.

Cass Valley Ski & Split-board Tours

Backcountry tours in the Liebig and Gamack Ranges near Lake Tekapo

Nestled in the Mackenzie high country between Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Cass Valley is a dream destination for backcountry ski tourers and split-boarders looking for pristine snow, breathtaking scenery, and a true sense of adventure.

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.

Falcon's Nest Hut

The perfect mountain escape

O'Leary's Hut

Soak in a hot tub under the stars

Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

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

Backcountry Skiing & Split-boarding

Alpine Recreation offers freeride, ski & split-board touring trips and winter skills courses in New Zealand's most spectacular backcountry locations.