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Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park

 

Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park complex is set amongst mature trees on the picturesque shores of Lake Tekapo.  It offers guests a range of accommodation styles to suit all budgets.

There is easy access to the great fishing and boating that make Tekapo a favourite destination, and Peter can recommend local guides to help make the most of your time fishing on the rivers and lakes in the area.

Hosts

Peter and Sue Speedy

Address

PO Box 43
Lakeside Drive
Lake Tekapo
South Canterbury

Contact details

Phone: +64 3 6806 825
Fax: +64 3 6806 824
Freephone (within NZ): 0800 853 853

Email: info@laketekapo-accommodation.co.nz or backpackers@laketekapo-accommodation.co.nz

Web: www.laketekapo-accommodation.co.nz

Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.

Fishing waters

Lake Tekapo

Tekapo River

Lake Alexandrina

Lake McGregor

Location

Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park is marked on the Upper Waitaki map.

Accommodation options

Campervan and Tent Sites

  • 76 powered campervan or tent sites available
  • Non powered tent sites also available
  • Full use of camp facilities

Cabins

  • Ten cabins
  • Each sleeps up to 6, with a double bed and two sets of single bunks
  • Pillows, heater, table and chairs supplied
  • Occupants supply all bedding and cooking utensils
  • Alternatively, bedding can be hired at $10 a pack (including sheets, duvet and blanket)
  • Full use of camp toilets, showers, kitchen and TV lounge
  • All cabins are smokefree

Motel Units

  • Fully self contained units with unobstructed views over the lake
  • Two x two bedroom units and four  x 1 bedroom and studio units in a block
  • Full kitchen facilities and own private bathroom
  • Five Sky channels
  • All units are smokefree

Standalone Motel Units

  • Two fully self contained two bedroom units on the lake front
  • Double in one and treble in the other
  • Full kitchen facilities and own bathroom
  • Playground opposite
  • Both units are smokefree

Tourist Flats

  • One and two bedroom units on the lake front
  • Bedding supplied
  • Full kitchen facilities and private bathroom
  • Playground opposite
  • All flats smokefree

Backpackers Lakefront Lodge

  • Situated on the lake shores, overlooking beautiful Lake Tekapo and to the mountains beyond
  • Sleeps 72 with a variety of room sizes - twins, doubles, as well as four and six bed dorms
  • Each lake front room has access to the deck, which has a large barbeque area and stunning lake views
  • Huge common room with lovely natural macrocarpa wooden dining tables and an open fireplace
  • Television, internet café and laundry facilities
  • Booking service available
  • Four star Qualmark rating for backpacker accommodation
Features
  • World-class mountain and lake views
  • Lake-front accommodation
  • Ten minutes from a shopping area with a supermarket, general store, shops, fantastic pizzeria and restaurants
Facilities
  • Clean hot water showers, with baby bath facilities in the women's showers
  • Communal kitchen facilities and gathering area including cooking ranges, microwave, fridge and freezer units, chairs and tables, hot water zip and toasters
  • Coin operated washing machines and dryers ($2 a wash), with washing powder available for purchase
  • Television lounge
  • 24 hour camp security
  • Smokefree facilities
Local activities

Numerous other activities are easily accessible from Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park. These include:

  • Outdoor recreation activities like walking, mountain biking, kayaking and horse trekking
  • Seasonal winter sports including skiing, snowboarding and Ice skating on a natural frozen ice rink
  • Stargazing
  • Air safaris over Mt Cook and glaciers
  • Golf at Braemer Station's nine hole course
Indicative tariff
as at November 20th 2007

Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park prices vary during peak and off peak seasons. Peak season is December 1st to April 15th.

These prices are intended as a guide only. Contact Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park for an accurate cost for your stay.

Campervan and Tent Sites

  • Powered sites: $13 per night per person (peak $15 per person)
  • Tent Sites: $12 per night per person (peak $13 per person)
  • $6 per night under 14 years (peak $7 per child)

Cabins

  • Priced from NZ$50 for 2 (peak $60 for two per night)
  • $20 for each extra adult
  • $10 under 14 yrs

Joined and Standalone Motel Units

  • $120 for two per night (peak $140 for two per night)
  • $20 for each extra adult
  • $10 under 14 years
  • Two bedroom minimum $140 (peak $180)

Tourist Flats

  • $90 for two per night (peak $110 for two per night)
  • $20 for each extra adult
  • $10 under 14 years
  • Two bedroom minimum $110 (peak $125)

Backpackers Lodge

  • Shared dormitories (72 beds): $26 per person
  • Twin/Double/Single Rooms (5 rooms): $65 per room
Bookings

Please phone or email to make a booking, or use the online enquiry form or online booking form at the Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park website.

Cancellations Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park require at least 48 hours notice of cancellation to avoid penalty.
Directions

Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park is situated off State Highway 8 in the Mackenzie Basin, halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown.

For directions, please see the Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park's map.

 

 

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