Walk to the summit of Mt John for 360-degree views of the lake and mountains
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Walk to the summit of Mt John for 360-degree views of the lake and mountains (1.5 hours return, free)
More Activities in Lake Tekapo
Photograph the Church of the Good Shepherd at sunrise or sunset
Photograph the Church of the Good Shepherd at sunrise or sunset (free; arrive early to avoid crowds)
Stargaze at the Dark Sky Reserve
Stargaze at the Dark Sky Reserve (free with naked eye; guided tours at Mt John Observatory from $90 NZD with Dark Sky Project)
Kayak or paddleboard on the turquoise lake
Kayak or paddleboard on the turquoise lake
Day trip to Aoraki/Mount Cook and hike the Hooker Valley Track
Day trip to Aoraki/Mount Cook and hike the Hooker Valley Track (3 hours return, free, one of NZ's best short hikes)