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The Church of the Good Shepherd
Church
Small, picturesque stone church overlooking Lake Tekap & holding interdenominational services.
4.60 (4.6K reviews)
(~0.4 km from centre)
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The Greedy Cow Cafe
Cafe
Rustic-chic joint offering baked goods, breakfast & lunch fare, specialty coffees & outside tables.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
(~0.08 km from centre)
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Takapō Regional Park
Nature preserve
👍👍 We are parked up at this NZMCA park was just going to be 1 night but the veiw of the lake the cycle track is fantastic . A clean toilet with a flush system in place. Dog friendly must be on a leash, got a area to let the dog off the leash but must be under control at all times and pick up after h...
4.80 (206 reviews)
(~2.18 km from centre)
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Dark Sky Project
Tourist attraction
Mountainside observatory offering guided facility tours, telescope viewings & educational events.
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
(~0.14 km from centre)
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Lake Tekapo / Takapō Scenic
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Beautiful turquoise tones of the icy waters, with views of snow-capped mountains changing as you walk around the lake. Folllow the walking and cycling tracks around the lake - these trails are easy access and suitable for all abilities. The hike up the walkway for St John's observatory requires a mo...
4.90 (144 reviews)
(~0.42 km from centre)
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Astro Cafe
Cafe
Casual cafe serving sandwiches & light fare in a glass-enclosed space at Mount John Observatory.
$$ $$
4.40 (834 reviews)
(~2.33 km from centre)
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Lake Tekapo View Point
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Gorgeous lake! The scenery is crazy beautiful and it’s not crowded at all! We loved spending our time here at this peaceful lake.
4.80 (133 reviews)
(~0.37 km from centre)
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Kohan Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Classic Japanese fare from sushi to teriyaki in a casual eatery with windows facing Lake Tekapo.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.5K reviews)
(~0.06 km from centre)
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Silver River Stargazing
Tourist attraction
👍👍 We went stargazing and on a farm tour with them.
The stargazing was expertly explained by our guide Wilson. The sky was soo dark and full of stars! We also got to see Saturn through the telescope. The pictures with the night sky were amazing!
The farm tour was very informative and fun. A lot of inte...
4.60 (153 reviews)
(~0.54 km from centre)
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Cowans Hill Walkway
Hiking area
Observatory with telescopes & a guided tour for stargazing in the Southern night sky.
4.60 (126 reviews)
(~0.39 km from centre)
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Dark Sky Diner
Restaurant
👍👍 Amazing place to explore,i didnt experience the dark sky but i will visit again for that experience.I had an amazing strowberry milkshake which is worth try & fries quantity which is worth try amazing.
Over all i loved this place.
I also saw some drawings at the bar counter which i felt adorable,i s...
4.30 (316 reviews)
(~0.15 km from centre)
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Lake Tekapo Cottages
Lodging
Unpretentious cottages, some with kitchenettes, in a humble resort set near Lake Tekapo.
4.40 (160 reviews)
(~0.47 km from centre)
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Lake Tekapo Picnic Bench
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Grab it if you can, nice spot for photos and lunch. Watch out for the seagulls.
4.80 (34 reviews)
(~0.2 km from centre)
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Mount John
Mountain peak
An astronomical observatory sits atop this 3,383-ft. peak with lake views & a hiking trail.
4.80 (31 reviews)
(~2.52 km from centre)