| linens are provided. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's a casual restaurant serving burgers. among shops and restaurants near lake tekapo, this laid-back hostel is 9 km from stargazing at the university of canterbury's mount john observatory. communal amenities include a kitchen, a dining area and a lounge, as well as a bbq. it's a minute's walk from the nearest bus stop. accommodations range from simple single-sex and mixed-gender dorms with lockers, bunk beds and shared bathrooms to private rooms with flat-screen tvs, en suite facilities and lake views. bike storage and towel rentals are available
Richard Pearse Airport 1 hr 6
Mt John Summit Circuit Track (9 min) University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory (13 min)
Private mountaintop research facility with multiple telescopes, instruments & detection devices. Mount John (12 min)
An astronomical observatory sits atop this 3,383-ft. peak with lake views & a hiking trail. Lake Alexandrina (14 min)
Lake and camping Mt Dobson Ski Area (44 min)
High-altitude ski field on natural powder snow, with 14 trails & panoramic views over Lake Tekapo. Cowans Hill Walkway (6 min)
Observatory with telescopes & a guided tour for stargazing in the Southern night sky. Tekapo Springs (8 min)
Hot spring, ice skating, and lake Dark Sky Project (1 min)
Mountainside observatory offering guided facility tours, telescope viewings & educational events. Lake Tekapo Scenic (9 min) Lake Tekapo (17 min)
New Zealand lake, known for the Church of the Good Shepherd & stargazing at Mt. John Observatory. Church of the Good Shepherd (8 min)
Small, picturesque stone church overlooking Lake Tekap & holding interdenominational services. Tekapo Adventures (3 min) Aotea Gifts Tekapo (1 min) Silver River Stargazing (10 min) | 
