Richard Pearse Airport 1 hr
Mount John (17 min)
An astronomical observatory sits atop this 3,383-ft. peak with lake views & a hiking trail. Lake Tekapo (19 min)
New Zealand lake, known for the Church of the Good Shepherd & stargazing at Mt. John Observatory. Tekapo Springs (10 min)
Hot spring, ice skating, and lake Tekapo Adventures (6 min) University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory (18 min)
Private mountaintop research facility with multiple telescopes, instruments & detection devices. Dark Sky Project (7 min)
Mountainside observatory offering guided facility tours, telescope viewings & educational events. Lake Tekapo Regional Park (4 min) Silver River Stargazing (7 min) Burkes Pass (6 min) Cowans Hill Walkway (5 min)
Observatory with telescopes & a guided tour for stargazing in the Southern night sky. Lake Alexandrina (19 min)
Lake and camping Mt Dobson Ski Area (38 min)
High-altitude ski field on natural powder snow, with 14 trails & panoramic views over Lake Tekapo. Mt John Summit Circuit Track (12 min) Church of the Good Shepherd (7 min)
Small, picturesque stone church overlooking Lake Tekap & holding interdenominational services. | 
