NZ: Lake Tekapo
NZ solo accommodation: A dining room overlooking Lake Tekapo
Stay in small scale bed and breakfasts with friendly local hosts
NZ: Lake Tekapo
NZ solo accommodation: A dining room overlooking Lake Tekapo
Stay in small scale bed and breakfasts with friendly local hosts

A lavish bed and breakfast in Tekapo

Lake Tekapo is gleaming with bright turquoise waters and is surrounded by the peaks of the Southern Alps. It’s the best place to stargaze in New Zealand, with its clear nights and lack of light pollution. Join a guided tour of Mount John Observatory to admire the natural light show.

A lavish bed and breakfast can be found by the shores of the picturesque lake. Three elegant suites are named with the Maori words of whenua, rangi and whetu, meaning land, sky and stars. Describing the spectacular surroundings of this region. Socialise with other guests in the shared lounge, a comfortable sanctuary with a fireplace.

Drive the length of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park. Home to New Zealand’s largest mountain at 3724 metres. A vast alpine landscape with snow-capped peaks, glaciers, lakes and ski fields. Hiking and nature lovers will be in their element.

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