Things to do
Lake Tekapo now offers a diverse range of leisure and fitness activities (hot pools, ice rink, skiing, fishing, mountain biking, walking, astronomy, summer water activities etc) as well as a great choice of restaurants, shops and bars to relax in during the evenings.
We are finding that more and more people we host, are wishing they had stayed for an extra night as they have been unable to enjoy all that is on offer. In a usual overnight stay, most arrive late afternoon and leave late the next morning so don’t get to really experience Lake Tekapo.
Mt Cook National Park is also easily accessible as a day trip from Lake Tekapo being just over one hours drive away. This is a must do for those who love the mountains and the outdoors. The Park offers many hiking options, peaceful tranquillity, spectacular mountain scenery and the Sir Edmond Hillary Alpine Centre and Museum. Many of our guests have chosen to make this day-trip from their base here at Marie Therese.
Marie and Peter have grown this B&B business over the past 3 years and have enjoyed hosting so many friendly guests from all over the world. We have both travelled extensively ourselves and have a good appreciation of what is required as a host, what travellers may expect to experience, help and advice they may require and the little things that will make your stay with us a most memorable experience.
We look forward to the opportunity to host you.
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Drive or hike up to the observatory on the summit of Mount John and treat yourself to a gorgeous vista, not to mention a relaxing escape at the Astro Café some 300 metres above Lake Tekapo. The Café offers you splendid views, friendly service, and excellent fare. Join one of our day tours and we will show you New Zealand's largest telescope in addition to describing the exciting research conducted at the observatory. ( 0 Votes ) |
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Experience breathtaking alpine scenery on an exciting scenic flight with Air Safaris from their base at Lake Tekapo on the main highway between Christchurch and Queenstown - a must do South Island attraction. The Grand Traverse flight from Lake Tekapo is our most popular air tour and covers a diverse range of alpine scenery. Air Safaris main base and airport facility (since 1975) is located alongside the main highway 4km west of the Lake Tekapo township. A sales and information office is situated centrally within the small township. ( 2 Votes ) |
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Alpine Springs Hot Pools are open every day from 10am – 10pm. Each have spectacular views out to Lake Tekapo and the southern alps. Alpine Springs offers three adjoining main Hot Pools landscaped in local greywacke rock and surrounded by the regions native alpine plants to create a natural setting. Pool temperatures range from forty degrees Celsius to thirty six degrees Celsius. The pools have benched seating around the edges so you can sit back, relax and soak. ( 4 Votes ) |
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The Mackenzie Country's Lake Tekapo contains some of New Zealand's most picturesque and natural scenery. Join Mackenzie Alpine Horse Trekking by sharing the natural beauty in one of the most natural forms of transport available, in a saddle. ( 1 Vote ) |
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The alpine village of Mount Cook, located in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, provides a range of accommodation from an international style hotel to motels, backpackers and camping.
At 3754 metres, New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki Mount Cook is dazzling, yet there are 27 other mountains in this alpine backbone which peak at over 3050 metres, and hundreds of others not far short of that – all making up the famous Southern Alps. ( 1 Vote ) |
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Welcome aboard our Haines Hunter vessel for a leisurely cruise on stunning Lake Tekapo. See amazing vistas of the Southern Alps, Mt John, and the spectacular high tundra landscapes of the Mackenzie Country. ( 0 Votes ) |
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One of the most breathtaking ways to make the most of your visit here is by helicopter, with each client having comfortable seating with spectacular views. Our standard tours will take you on a choice of three different paths into the Mount Cook region and glaciers. Our pilots can provide you with informative commentary on the area, plus a snow-landing for you to "Take it all in". ( 0 Votes ) |
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Free range, fair chase hunting for Tahr, Chamois, Red Deer and small game. Many years of experience, exclusive hunting areas ensure a very high success rate for our hunts. ( 1 Vote ) |
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Alpine Recreation offers a range of guided ascents for those who already have mountaineering experience, and climbing instruction courses for those who have tramping or hiking experience and wish to venture above the bushline, or those who seek to extend their mountaineering skills and prepare themselves to climb technical peaks independently. ( 0 Votes ) |
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Braemar GolfCross® course, stretched out over undulating high-country tussock land, is notable for two things — the pristine nature of the layout (not a cubic inch of soil has been moved to create these dramatic goals). Braemar Station’s 63,000 acres on the eastern shores of Lake Pukaki have been farmed by Duncan and Caroline Mackenzie since 1969. Both keen golfers, their golf course began with just three holes set out round their homestead ( 0 Votes ) |
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