Tekapo Springs
A hot spring resort at the foot of Mt John where you can soak in warm pools with lake and mountain views. In winter there is an ice rink and snow slopes, and in the evening you can join a stargazing soak.
Tekapo Springs sits on the lakeshore at the southern foot of Mt John. It has three outdoor warm pools at different temperatures (36–40°C), styled after the three major lakes of the Mackenzie region. From the pools you can see Lake Tekapo and the distant mountains. There is also a sauna and spa. In winter, the resort has an outdoor ice rink and snow tubing; in summer, it has a water slide. The evening 'Stargazing' tour lets you lie in the warm pool and watch the stars; it must be booked in advance. Pool entry costs about NZD 35–40 and it is open roughly 10:00–21:00. It is a 3-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the town center.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Mount John Observatory
- Dark Sky Project
- Lake Tekapo Lupins
- Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shepherd
- Sheepdog Memorial
- Lake Alexandrina
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Peters Lookout