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Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Lake Tekapo is known for vivid turquoise waters, wide alpine landscapes and some of the clearest night skies on Earth. By day it is serene and striking; after dark, the stars take over and turn the entire Mackenzie Basin into nature’s own planetarium.
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Top Things to Do
Join a guided stargazing experience
Relax in the pools at Tekapo Springs
Take a scenic flight toward Aoraki/Mount Cook
Hike or cycle the Mount John and lakeside trails
Explore the surrounding high-country stations on horseback or by private tour
Top Things to See
The Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Tekapo’s turquoise shoreline
Panoramic views from Mount John
The Southern Alps across the Mackenzie Basin
The lakeside lupins during their flowering season
