Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Blake 17 day new zealand tour stray journeys stray travel. Discover the most beautiful places, download gps tracks and follow the top routes on a map. Tekapo house bed and breakfast overlooking tekapo township with lake and alpine views, sits tekapo house bed and breakfast. Tekapo maps maps of tekapo and tekapo region, new zealand. Lake tekapo 2020 all you need to know before you go with. The color of the lakes water truly sets it apart from other lakes. Lake tekapo scenic resort located on the main street of the village and with spectacular views of the church of the good shepherd, lake tekapo and the mountains that surround it, is the lake tekapo scenic resort. Lake tekapo lake tekapo is a lakeside resort village in the mackenzie country in the south island of new zealand. Direct access to tekapo can be had from state highway 8 which connects christchurch to queenstown. Best seen between april and september, lake tekapo is known for its clear nights and lack of light pollution, making it a great viewing destination. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, skiing and cycling. With airports at tekapo and franz josef westland, flights also originate. Map of lake tekapo nz air safaris earth and sky air safaris operate scenic flights around the aorakimt cook and westland national parks, with one of new zealands most modern fleet of aircraft.
There is a restricted speed zone for boats for safety reasons as illustrated on the map. Within the context of local street searches, angles and compass directions are very important, as well as ensuring that distances in all directions are shown at the same scale. Find the best hiking trails in lake tekapo, canterbury new zealand. Finding and travelling to lake tekapo, including tekapo. A delectable fivecourse supper at the restaurant youve been hearing about. Tekapo springs lake tekapo all you need to know before. Trail map of the ski resort roundhill lake tekapo, trail map roundhill lake tekapo season 2019.
Lake tekapo things to see and do south island new zealand. Providing you with color coded visuals of areas with cloud cover. Lake tekapo dog t e k a p o v e r nz your online guide to lake tekapo boat ramp i l l a g c e n t r e 500m tekapo springs and winter park mt john walkway. Record your own trail from the wikiloc app, upload it and share it with the community. Access to earth and sky and astro cafe air safaris airport 1. Lake tekapo, lake in central south island, new zealand, occupying 37 square miles 96 square km of a valley that has been dammed by a moraine glacial debris. To find the return map from queenstown to lake tekapo, begin with entering start and end locations in calculator control and click on show return map. Maphill presents the map of lake tekapo in a wide variety of map types and styles. A popular holiday destination, tekapo township rests on the shores of lake tekapo and offers a wide range of attractions, activities and places to stay. Pdf the tekapo glacier, new zealand, during the last glacial. Explore lake tekapo holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Lake tekapo and lake pukaki day tour day tour tekapo. Lake tekapo is an idyllic alpine spot at the foot of mt. Manukau district planning maps street index auckland council. This place is situated in canterbury, new zealand, its geographical coordinates are 44 1 0 south, 170 30 0 east and its original name with diacritics is lake tekapo. It gets its name from one of the southern lakes in the southern alps understand. The vertical lines with an arrow at the top point to magnetic north. The 5 best things to do in lake tekapo 2020 with photos. Map of lake tekapo hotels and attractions on a lake. Lake tekapo new zealand tourist and travel information for the traveller. Lake tekapo, canterbury, new zealand satellite weather map. Lake tekapo is situated midway between the international airport in christchurch, and new zealands largest winter and summer playground, the southern lakes district, which includes the towns of wanaka and q ueenstown. If youre looking for a hotel in lake tekapo, you can choose from 8 awesome accommodation options within a 30kilometre radius of the centre.
To find the map for the shortest distance from twizel to lake tekapo, please enter the source and destination and then select the shortest option in the mode dropdown. Lake tekapo permanent orienteering course information. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiquesor that next delicious meal. The airport was constructed by air safaris in 1974 for scenic charter flights.
Pdf quaternary glaciations have created impressive landform. Immerse yourself in varied landscapes, including the spectacular surfing spots of raglan, geothermal areas of rotorua, and glacial fjords in te anau. A relaxing outdoor area is a wonderful spot to collect the afternoon sun and wonderful lake views. Youll not be wanting for things to do in lake tekapo. Very much recommended its a beautiful small town with a very beautiful and romantic view of lake tekapo we stayed at the peppers resort which was very. Find your street on the street index of the manukau district plan maps. The southern hemispheres equivalent of the northern lights, lake tekapo is one of the best places in new zealand to see this symphony of colour come to life. The holiday park provides a selection of accommodation facilities from simple camp sites, through to comprehensive motel facilities. Finding and travelling to lake tekapo, including tekapo maps. Tekapo driving directions tekapo satellite view maps tekapo street view.
It gets its name from one of the southern lakes in the southern alps. Lake tekapo is a large glacial lake nestled in central south island of new zealand. Lake tekapo village motel, peppers bluewater resort lake tekapo, and mt dobson motel are some of the most popular hotels for travelers looking to stay near lake tekapo. You can also search for available hostels in lake tekapo, check prices, view pictures and book online with no booking fee.
Drag to position on the area you are interested in. Lake tekapo lake tekapo, new zealand atlas obscura. Map of lake tekapo nz air safaris earth and sky horse trekking air safaris operate scenic flights around the aorakimt cook. I made the walk up to the top of the mountain to see the stars, where the famous observatory is situated. We were going to stay in mt cook but i met a girl from nz who said tekapo was a good place to stay you can mt cook down the lake, more choice in accomodation and restaurants and great views down. Map of lake tekapo nz air safaris earth and sky horse trekking air safaris operate scenic flights around the aorakimt cook and westland national parks, with one of new zealands most modern fleet of aircraft. Soak up the beautiful views from our hot pools and cooler pools, bounce around the fun jumpernaut or try the thrilling aqua drop, a 150metre downhill waterslide. Born of a hydropower scheme completed in 1953, today tekapo is booming off the back of a tourism explosion, although it has long been a popular tourbus stop on the route between christchurch and queenstown. Lake tekapo is the secondlargest of three roughly parallel lakes running northsouth along the northern edge of the mackenzie basin in the south island of new zealand the others are lake pukaki and lake ohau. You can view this either as a lake tekapo map or as a satellite image. The complex boasts 6 self contained units, 12 studio units, including 2 units set up for the disabled and 1 spacious apartment. Frequently asked questions about lake tekapo hotels. Use our interactive map to locate lake tekapo hostels by area. The lake lies at the foot of the southern alps, which rise to a height of 3 kilometres.
The 10 best restaurants in lake tekapo updated march. The backdrop for all activities is the amazing turquoise blue colour of new zealands highest large lake, scenic lake tekapo. The lake is fed at its northern end by the braided godley river. Your guide can help you book any additional activities you want to do that are not included in the itinerary, often at a special. Astro cafe, mt john observatory, godley peaks rd, 8km. The airport was constructed by air safaris in 1974 for scenic charter flights over the southern alps. Do you want a map that gives you the probable stopping points and halfway point of your journey. Lake tekapo 2020 all you need to know before you go. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. The lake tekapo recreational park incorporated is a society set up to work alongside environment canterbury to assist in the development of the lake tekapo regional park to provide recreation opportunities while still allowing for soil conservation, which is the reserves underlying purpose. Apr 25, 2020 tekapo springs has the perfect mix of exciting and relaxing activities, 364 days a year. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Lake tekapo is nestled in the heart of new zealands south island. Get the monthly weather forecast for lake tekapo, canterbury, new zealand, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
Lake tekapo village is a photographers dream come true and a mustsee destination for every visit to the mackenzie region. Lake tekapo map mackenzie country, new zealand mapcarta. Fire fire is a constant potential threat to the park and its users. Surrounded by mountains and far from the glare of city lights, lake tekapos cloudfree skies make it the best place in the southern hemisphere to see the night sky. It covers an area of 83 square kilometres 32 sq mi, and is at an altitude of 710 metres 2,330 ft above sea level. Interactive enhanced satellite map for lake tekapo, canterbury, new zealand. Discover the best of new zealand on this 14day road trip, covering highlights from north to south, as well as the lesserknown regions. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The 10 best restaurants in lake tekapo updated march 2020. Lake tekapo holiday park and lakefront backpacker lodge on the shores of lake tekapo are the lake tekapo holiday park and lakefront backpacker lodge.
Drag the yellow peg man figure and blue lines will appear on streets that have a street view. Lake tekapo, new zealand in later november each year erupts into colour with a dazzling display of russell lupins that complement the already spectacular backdrop of the lake and southern alps. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in lake tekapo, new zealand on tripadvisor. We build each detailed map individually with regard to the characteristics of the map area and the chosen graphic style. Geomorphological map of the tekapo valley based on 1 m dem, 0. New zealands highest mountain, mt cook aoraki is a short drive away and rises to 3,753m 12,3ft. Microsoft word tekapo permanent orienteering course instructions. To estimate the travel cost, find the trip cost from twizel to lake tekapo. The value of maphill lies in the possibility to look at the same area from several perspectives. Lake tekapo is a beautiful lake, with lovely surroundings and some nice local amenities, including various dining options. After waking up in your comfy bed at mantra lake tekapo and lakeview tekapo, it wont take long to reach lake tekapo. Top hiking trails in lake tekapo, canterbury new zealand. Featuring a garden, a tennis court, and barbecue facilities, number 8 features accommodation in lake tekapo with free wifi and lake views. Lake tekapo is a lakeside resort village in the mackenzie country in the south island of new zealand.