| housed in a lodge-style building with annexes on the shores of lake tekapo, this laid-back hostel is an 8-minute walk from tekapo springs, 1 km from the mount john summit circuit track and 4 km from cowans hill observatory. common areas include an airy kitchen, and a relaxed tv lounge with lake views and a wood-burning stove. basic dorms with bunk beds sleep up to 6; there are also no-frills private rooms. other amenities comprise 2 bbq grills and a coin-operated laundry. . all have wi-fi (fee) and most feature shared bathrooms; upgraded private rooms have en suite facilities. air-conditioning and tvs aren't available. parking is free
Richard Pearse Airport 1 hr 8
Lake Alexandrina (15 min)
Lake and camping Dark Sky Project (16 min)
Mountainside observatory offering guided facility tours, telescope viewings & educational events. Silver River Stargazing (3 min) Cowans Hill Walkway (3 min)
Observatory with telescopes & a guided tour for stargazing in the Southern night sky. Aotea Gifts Tekapo (17 min) Lake Tekapo Scenic (4 min) Tekapo Adventures (19 min) University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory (14 min)
Private mountaintop research facility with multiple telescopes, instruments & detection devices. Mt Dobson Ski Area (46 min)
High-altitude ski field on natural powder snow, with 14 trails & panoramic views over Lake Tekapo. Mount John (13 min)
An astronomical observatory sits atop this 3,383-ft. peak with lake views & a hiking trail. Tekapo Springs (6 min)
Hot spring, ice skating, and lake Lake Tekapo (19 min)
New Zealand lake, known for the Church of the Good Shepherd & stargazing at Mt. John Observatory. Church of the Good Shepherd (4 min)
Small, picturesque stone church overlooking Lake Tekap & holding interdenominational services. Mt John Summit Circuit Track (3 min) | 
