About
Turquoise glacial waters and stunning lupins, a must-see on any nz road trip.
Why go
- The lake is as stunning as it looks in all the photo's you'd have seen
- Feels like living in some kind of a postcard
Must try
- Stargazing at Lake Tekapo
- Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
- See the lupins
- Hike Mount John Summit
- Kayak in the blue lake
Pro tips
- Aim for late Nov to early Dec for peak lupin bloom
- Go stargazing during the new moon for clearest skies
- Drive down Lilybank Road for unobstructed views
- Stay overnight for magical after-dark views
Good to know
- Lupins are fragile and protected, stay on paths
- Be cautious of sandflies
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