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Not only can you watch the stars, but these other things to do in Tekapo are really attractive!

✨Known as the blue tears under the starry sky, the starry sky of Lake Tekapo is shocking and mysterious! Not only can you watch the stars around Lake Tekapo, there are also many exciting things to do! Want to know how to play? Save this guide 💫 📝Tekapo Travel Guide ⏰Suitable number of days for travel: two to three days (three days can increase the chance of seeing the starry sky) 🚗Driving time: about 2.5 hours from Christchurch; about 4.5 hours from Queenstown 💪Must-see activities in Lake Tekapo ✅Dark night stargazing ✅ Boat trip on the lake ✅Hike at Mount John ✅Walk along the lake ✅Lupin Sea 🚩 Recommended activities Mount John There are many ways to check in at Mount John: you can hike up the mountain (about 1.5 hours in total), or drive directly up the mountain (about 20 minutes in total). There is a cafe on the mountain where you can enjoy the view, and an observatory where you can watch the stars. You can enjoy the snow-capped mountains and spectacular lake views along the way. 📸Photo location: 👉1. The big rock on the mountain is a classic check-in spot, and the photo results are great 👉2. You can take pictures of the beautiful snow-capped mountains at the entrance of Astro cafe 👉3. The photos taken at the observatory have a sense of technology and futurism Church of the Good Shepherd Known as the postcard picture of Lake Tekapo, this is a great spot for stargazing. Before traveling, you can download a stargazing app in advance to check the starry sky. There are many gentle trails around the church, suitable for friends who like a relaxing walk. 👉Trail to the west: Walk for about 30 minutes to reach Lake Edge Holiday Park, with flower fields and forest views along the way 👉Trail to the east: The beautiful trail has a sea of ​​flowers and a bridge, where you can take pictures of the lake view Lupine Sea From late November to mid-December every year, the lupines on the shores of Lake Tekapo are in full bloom, with ever-changing and dreamy colors, making for great photos no matter how you take them. 📸Photo location: 👉1. The lakeside of the Church of the Good Shepherd 👉2.Maclaren Footbridge Lakeside 👉3. Near Sunset rock 🔎Recommended nearby attractions Mount Cook: About an hour's drive from Tekapo, many people choose to check in together. There are also many ways to play in Mount Cook. Lake Pukaki: About 20 minutes' drive from Tekapo, you can also taste delicious salmon at Lake Pukaki.
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Posted: Apr 14, 2025
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