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Explore the history of this iconic region at a museum dedicated to Sir Edmund Hillary. Humanitarian, ambassador and one of the world’s greatest explorers. Located in the hotel, the museum showcases transport, climbing and Sir Edmund Hillary exhibits. Experience a journey through time at our movie theatre, a unique cinematic experience showing inspirational and informative 2D and 3D movies and documentaries.

The West Coast is a short flight away from Lake Tekapo and Air Safaris offers you the opportunity to fly over the main divide of the Southern Alps for a ½ day excursion. On the West Coast at Franz Josef you have a range of activities to choose from including nature tours, heli-hiking, four wheeler adventures, guided glacier walks, and a soak in the hot pools. We are happy to arrange activities for you. Experience a spectacular scenic flight that explores the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks flying over New Zealand’s highest mountains and largest glaciers. Our aircraft offer a window seat for all passengers and have wings-above for unobstructed viewing below. Your friendly pilot...

Our exclusive helicopter wedding or engagement packages mean you’ll have the flight all to yourselves! Celebrate your special day with a scenic flight and 30-minute private alpine or snow landing – the perfect backdrop for spectacular photos. If you’re planning a proposal with a difference, we have an exclusive location overlooking Lake Tekapo so you can ask your beloved that special question. Our wedding options can include a photographer package for three people, on a private flight to capture those perfect photos of your magical day. Flights range from 45 to 60 minutes and all wedding and engagement packages can be individually tailored for you – just talk to our friendly team about...

Tekapo’s small group stargazing tour, departing nightly. Silver River Stargazing is Tekapo’s finest, small group, 360° stargazing tour, giving you ‘bang for your buck’ and not compromising on quality. Discover the wonders of the night sky on our 75 minutes experience under the stars with a guide who knows the night sky intimately. We use powerful 14” telescopes and special astro-lasers for easy naked-eye viewing. Your guide will also take a group photo under the stars, which will be available for viewing and sharing online with friends and your's to keep free of charge.

We will bring you to our stargazing location where you can see nearly zero light pollution. Your professional astronomy guide will take you into an astronomy journey, from ancient stories of constellations to science facts, from Greek mythology to Maori legends. You will also see a variety of deep sky objects by our powerful 9.25-inch computerised telescope. You will also be offered photography service, your guide will take some photos of you and you family or friends with the stars. At the end of the tour, we will set up a fire bowl, you can toast marshmallow on the fire while listening to some star stories.

We will bring you to our stargazing location where you can see nearly zero light pollution. Your professional astronomy guide will take you into an astronomy journey, from ancient stories of constellations to science facts, from Greek mythology to Maori legends. You will also see a variety of deep sky objects by our powerful 9.25-inch computerised telescope. You will also be offered photography service, your guide will take individual photos for you with the stars. At the end of the tour, we will set up a fire bowl, you can toast marshmallow on the fire while listening to some star stories.

Travel somewhere new in the Aoraki Mount Cook region, away from the familiar tourist route. This guided tour grants exclusive access to private land on family-owned Glentanner Station, one of New Zealand’s most historic and iconic stations, set in one of the country’s most magnificent landscapes. The tour begins with an exhilarating helicopter flight to a high point on Glentanner Station. Take in dramatic views of Lake Pukaki, the Tasman River Delta and Aoraki Mount Cook. From the landing spot the tour continues on foot with an easy walk over a rugged farm track. The track descends gradually past alpine tarns, beneath towering peaks and a stop at the recently restored historic field...

Get involved in a world-class astrophotography experience. Learn the fundamentals of taking photos of the night sky and deep sky objects using our telescopes and digital cameras. Bring your own DLSR camera or you can use ours. Tours will be customised depending on the weather and what you want to learn. To top it all off we will help you process the images post-capture. The location of our astrophotography site is truly stunning. Amazing 360° views over 25,000-acres nestled in the gold-rated Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Our fully guided tour departs nightly with a maximum of 4 adults per tour. This tour is pure magic if you are wanting to learn or extend your photography...

Journey with us through the Mackenzie Country’s hidden treasures on our Scenic 4WD Tours into pristine remote New Zealand landscapes that are truly unique and impressive. Our trips offer you the opportunity to experience some of New Zealand's most breathtaking landscapes accessed through private high country stations surrounding Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook & Twizel. Journey with us and our professional drivers in our comfortable high standard 4WD vehicles and access the true backcountry beauty of Lake Tekapo’s High Country. Find yourself deep in the heart of New Zealand’s unique and impressive natural landscapes, learn about the rich history & unique geology that makes this part of the South...

New Zealand Safaris invites you to join us on a big game hunting Adventure in New Zealand. Experience Professionally guided safaris on our large private high country stations, home to game animals that have populated the river valleys and mountain tops since their introduction in the mid 1800`s. Our personalised adventures cater for single hunters, families or small groups of all ages and abilities. New Zealand Safaris offers 4WD, photo safaris and clay bird shooting for non-hunters and provides hunters with opportunities at high quality free ranging animals in their natural environment on private land or for if you're after huge record book Red Stags and Fallow Bucks, we can combine...

Master your cameras manual settings in the field, learn about star tracking, as well as how to identify & frame up some of the most beautiful & fascinating regions of the night sky. There is no better place in the world to learn Astrophotography than Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Astrophotography tours are up to 3 hours long and can be tailored for private groups or individuals. The tour includes learning about camera equipment & settings, night sky targets, Astrophotography fundamentals, and Deep Sky Astrophotography using star tracking for longer exposures at long focal lengths. Tours can be held at various scenic locations throughout the Mackenzie region or on...

Avoid the crowds and experience something truly special by booking an astronomy experience that comes to you. Gather your friends or family and enjoy your own private tour from your billion-star accommodation in Lake Tekapo, with the only fully mobile astronomy tour provider in the region. Wrap up warm and prepare to scope out the night sky with the use of a laser and a high-powered telescope. You'll take a close look and learn about some of the most fascinating stars, planets and deep sky objects in the southern night sky, without the hassle of having to leave your accommodation.

Avoid the crowds and experience something truly special by booking an astronomy experience that comes to you. Gather your friends or family and enjoy your own private tour from your billion-star accommodation in Twizel or Ohau and the wider Mackenzie basin, with the only fully mobile astronomy tour provider in the region. Wrap up warm and prepare to scope out the night sky with the use of a laser and a high-powered telescope. You'll take a close look and learn about some of the most fascinating stars, planets and deep sky objects in the southern night sky, without the hassle of having to leave your accommodation.

The Aoraki Mount Cook Trek is a challenging 2 day trek up to our our private Caroline Hut on the Ball Ridge, straight opposite the awesome 2000m high Caroline Face of Aoraki Mount Cook. Day 1 you climb 1000m through rugged terrain above the Tasman Glacier up to Caroline Hut. Day 2 you will descend back into the Tasman Valley. Trekking time will be about 6 hours each day. You need to be sure-footed and have overnight hiking experience to cope with the untracked mountain terrain. This trek will give you a high mountain experience of this beautiful area. Caroline Hut is in a stunning location. From the hut you can watch ice avalanches thunder down the mighty ice face of Aoraki.

At Aotea Gifts, you can find everything from fashion, skincare and health products, to gifts and trinkets. Our Tekapo store sells locally made crafts and gifts, and stocks a wonderful range of Merino wool clothing. We provide an extensive range of products because we want travellers to be able to collect and capture tangible memories from their New Zealand experience. Come and visit us today. We are multilingual, and will do our best to meet your shopping needs. We're also online so all products and brands are available to anyone in the world.

The Kiwi style of spotting and stalking wild rainbow & brown trout is what makes your fishing experience here exciting, challenging, and unique. Being guided is the best way to maximize your fishing time while in the South Island. Your guide, Kevin, specializes in spotting fish with a trained eye and puts you in the best position to try and fool these crafty trout with nymphs and dry flies. We can cater to all skill levels from children and novices through advanced casters. This region boasts a mix of spring creeks, freestone rivers and large braided glacial rivers. We make you an itinerary tailored to suit you and your holiday plans,

Our mountain and ski guide will teach you efficient skinning technique, safe route selection, avalanche awareness, transceiver use, navigation, snow shelter building if you wish and all the skills needed for back country skiing. Sick of yo-yoing up and down the same slopes on a skifield? Then get into the real adventure of climbing peaks on skis and make your own tracks. Base yourself at our cosy, heated hut and cover new terrain each day. Tuition re off-piste technique provided if necessary. We can provide all ski touring equipment except boots.

The Two Thumb Range lies well to the east of New Zealand's Main Divide. This means it enjoys a higher percentage of good weather than mountains further to the west. Yet our private hut at 1300m is high enough to receive good snow throughout the winter months, July-September. The East Face of Aoraki/Mount Cook looms as you ascend Snake Ridge and Beuzenberg Peak, 2070m, and Mt Hope, 2086m, are worthy summits. For more advanced skiers try exploring New Zealand's glaciers or head up the Cass Valley to try out the private huts in the Gamack Range in the company of our professional ski guides. Book early because these huts book up a year in advance.

Follow in the footsteps of pioneer climbers, including Sir Edmund Hillary as you climb up towards Ball Pass. Savour views of the full length of the Tasman Glacier and its surrounding 3000m peaks. Be awed while watching ice avalanches thunder down the Caroline Face, as you relax in the safety of Caroline Hut. Watch the sun rise and set on Aoraki and Mt Tasman, New Zealand's highest mountains. Participants need to have had lots of overnight hiking experience, be sure-footed and very fit to tackle the steep, rugged terrain. Professional guides outfit you with the necessary gear (including crampons and ice-axe) and take care of the cooking. They will teach you basic mountaineering skills and...

Tekapo Trails offers a variety of rides for all ages and abilities, cycle trails taking in a spectacular landscape. The trails around Tekapo include trails suitable for family rides, E bike options, and full suspension rides. You’ll find plenty of flow and fun tracks in the Lake Tekapo Regional Park, as well as mountain bike trails on local working high country stations. BeSpoke Bikes can advise you on the trails suited to your needs, age, and ability.