SUMMER AND WINTER ACTIVITIES ARE MANY AND VARIED
We can organize fishing and hunting trips for you, with local experienced guides at reasonable prices. Whether its rabbits to big game trophy's, (Tahr, Chamois , Fellow Deer and Red Deer) its all available in the Mackenzie. The Fishing in the area is superb. Many record fish are taken in the area every summer. The lakes and rivers hold rainbow trout,brown trout, and salmon. Ask us for more info if you are interested. Hot pools & Spa , Tekapo has a brand new Hot Pools and Spa. Open every day. Bird watching there are a number of interesting and rare birds in the area. Here's a list to give you an idea if your a "birding fan" Black and Pied Stilts, Paradise Shelduck, Black Shag, Banded Dotterel, Spur-winged, Black billed Gull, Black fronted Tern, Kea, Silvereye, Greywarbler, Australian Harrier,NZ Pipit, and many others. Horse trekking Mountain bike riding Swimming, lake Tekapo is deep, and stays pretty cold, but the water can be quite warm in some of the sheltered bays. Ask us, depending on wind conditions we can direct you to the right place. Windsurfing, There is some great wind on the lake in Tekapo. This has to be one of the "untouched spots" in this part of the world. No matter if its a howling North West er or a constant Southerly there is "flat water to big breaking swell" to suit every ability. Bring a wet suit though,, Sailing, ditto , keep your eye on the conditions though, this is a "big" small lake. There can be some fast weather changes. Use common sense. Kayaking, Kayaks can be rented at the backpackers on the lakeshore Water skiing, this lake has its days, pristine water, early morning sparkle, hot days on the beach. Bring your suntan lotion, and don't forget the other essentials. there are 2 launching ramps available on Lake Tekapo Picnicking, Lake Tekapo has some great picnicking spots, we can tell you where, just ask! Golf; small but good fun, the Tekapo golf course boasts nine holes. Good greens, good scenery, play golf on the highest golf course in New Zealand. Scenic flights in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, Air Safaris - spectacular flight seeing at its best - glaciers, the razorback Southern Alps, and Mt. Cook - all from the comfort of your window seat. Scenic boat cruises Fishing cruises Photography The area has some stunning vistas, ideal for the landscape photographer Star watching The observatory road is now open to the public and the views from the top of Mt John are spectacular. A new restaurant and snack bar provide for your comfort at the top of Mt John. Guided star watching is available in the evenings. IN WINTER, the village is a base for skiers attacking the slopes of the Tekapo, Ohau and Mt Dobson ski fields. Hot pools, Spa & Ice skating , Tekapo has a brand new ice skating rink. Best view over the lake and mountains. Everything you need can be rented at the ring. They are open every day in the winter for ice skating and twice a week there is curling. Skiing / snow boarding With regular snowfalls on their peaks and across the wide open slopes, Round Hill (tekapo) Ohau, and Mt Dobson offer a fun skiing and snow boarding experience for everyone. From the well groomed slopes for the beginners & intermediates through to the soft and smooth powder that will test the best, these ski fields offer challenges for all levels of skiers and boarders. Heli-skiing. A superb range of runs are available from the companies in this area, WORLD CLASS WITHOUT A DOUBT! GET MARRIED!at the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo in the Southern Alps Absolutely nothing! Try it, you might like it. Just slow down and enjoy the pace of living in this high country wilderness Walking & Hiking,Tramping Organize it yourself or for the bigger tour Alpine Recreation can take you on Wilderness Walking Tours (ex Christchurch), Nordic Skiing and climbing in the Mt. Cook National Park
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