See the lupins in bloom along the lakeshore

Day trip to Aoraki/Mount Cook and hike the Hooker Valley Track (3 hours return, free, one of NZ's best short hikes)

Photograph the Church of the Good Shepherd at sunrise or sunset (free; arrive early to avoid crowds)

Try Silver River Stargazing for a small-group astronomy experience

Kayak or paddleboard on the turquoise lake