Richard Pearse Airport 1 hr 9
Mount John (12 min)
An astronomical observatory sits atop this 3,383-ft. peak with lake views & a hiking trail. Church of the Good Shepherd (19 min)
Small, picturesque stone church overlooking Lake Tekap & holding interdenominational services. Lake Alexandrina (14 min)
Lake and camping Mt John Summit Circuit Track (8 min) Tekapo Adventures (14 min) Tekapo Springs (7 min)
Hot spring, ice skating, and lake Aotea Gifts Tekapo (12 min) Mt Dobson Ski Area (47 min)
High-altitude ski field on natural powder snow, with 14 trails & panoramic views over Lake Tekapo. Silver River Stargazing (3 min) Dark Sky Project (11 min)
Mountainside observatory offering guided facility tours, telescope viewings & educational events. University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory (13 min)
Private mountaintop research facility with multiple telescopes, instruments & detection devices. Lake Tekapo (20 min)
New Zealand lake, known for the Church of the Good Shepherd & stargazing at Mt. John Observatory. Lake Tekapo Scenic (20 min) Cowans Hill Walkway (16 min)
Observatory with telescopes & a guided tour for stargazing in the Southern night sky. | 
