| parking is free. on the outskirts of town, these low-key, adults-only apartments overlooking lake tekapo are a 15-minute walk from the church of the good shepherd and 3 km from tekapo springs. all also have en suite bathrooms with heated floors. offering views of the lake and the southern alps, the relaxed studios have free wi-fi, tvs and ipod docks, plus kitchenettes and living/dining areas.
Richard Pearse Airport 1 hr 5
Lake Alexandrina (15 min)
Lake and camping Church of the Good Shepherd (14 min)
Small, picturesque stone church overlooking Lake Tekap & holding interdenominational services. University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory (14 min)
Private mountaintop research facility with multiple telescopes, instruments & detection devices. Cowans Hill Walkway (14 min)
Observatory with telescopes & a guided tour for stargazing in the Southern night sky. Silver River Stargazing (3 min) 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 Mt John Summit Circuit Track (8 min) Aotea Gifts Tekapo (2 min) Dark Sky Project (3 min)
Mountainside observatory offering guided facility tours, telescope viewings & educational events. Lake Tekapo Regional Park (6 min) Mt Dobson Ski Area (43 min)
High-altitude ski field on natural powder snow, with 14 trails & panoramic views over Lake Tekapo. Lake Tekapo (16 min)
New Zealand lake, known for the Church of the Good Shepherd & stargazing at Mt. John Observatory. Lake Tekapo Scenic (14 min) Tekapo Adventures (18 min) | 
