The Best Day Hikes & Walking Trails in Tekapo

Explore Tekapo and its stunning mountain and lake views

Welcome to Lake Tekapo!

Rex Simpson Hut

Lake Tekapo mountain retreat

Rex Simpson Hut is located in a beautiful setting on a glacial moraine terrace at 1300m in the Two Thumb Range.

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.

Mountain Huts

For those seeking rustic comfort in the wilderness, Alpine Recreation’s privately owned Caroline Hut and Rex Simpson Hut provide a warm, well-equipped base for backcountry adventures.

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.

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.

Lake Tekapo Adventures

The best backcountry adventures in the Lake Tekapo region

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

Lady Emily Hut

Mackenzie high country adventures

Falcon's Nest Hut

The perfect mountain escape

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.

O'Leary's Hut

Soak in a hot tub under the stars

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

Explore the Heart of the Southern Alps on Foot – Year Round

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.