Travelogues Lake Tekapo

A day at the lake.

08/01/2015 Now I've been traveling in New Zealand for 3 weeks. It feels like even longer and I'm glad I keep a diary because I'm starting to confuse my experiences when I try to...

The small village of Tekapo (300 inhabitants) is located just one lake away from Lake Pukaki, on Lake Tekapo. This is also a glacier lake and therefore has the same beautiful...

02/01/20 Was it cold last night! The 13 degrees outside during breakfast were downright cozy! We suffered another loss yesterday. However, of a different kind. One of the...

'Mount John Summit Walk'/Observatory

Wake up very early and drive to Lake Tekapo Airport. The check-in only takes a minute, but it's organized just like a major airport. The pilot personally provides safety...

During our night at Lake Pukaki, we had a very nice view, but it got stormy in the late evening. We were shaken in our motorhome during the night and woke up from the loud wind...

On the road...

The lakes of Tekapo and Pukaki with the highlight on the horizon - Mount Cook.

I found my absolute favorite place at Lake Tekapo. This place absolutely enchanted me, as the view seemed like a picturesque still life to me. It's such a beautiful place where...

ERGOS New Zealand trip

Rainy Day today. Today was the first day of travel from Christchurch south into the interior of the country towards the Southern Alps with the destination Lake Tekapo. We will...

At Lake Tekapo in New Zealand, the best place to observe stars. Globally, the place ranks second...

When we arrived at Lake Tekapo, we weren't particularly 'flashed'. It seemed like just a lake and the surrounding mountains could only be seen from afar at first. We first drove...

We slowly have to head towards Christchurch so that we don't miss the drop-off and our flight, um, although, we could stay here a bit longer, but no, or maybe, let's see ;) So...

Finally. We woke up to sunshine this morning. Now the mountains and the beautiful landscape around the lodge are finally visible. On the drive to Lake Tekapo (about 180 km), we...

The next stop was at Lake Tekapo. A very beautiful lake with a great little church in the foreground, but unfortunately, it was completely overcrowded. Church at Lake Tekapo ...

After leaving Christchurch, we headed south with Lake Tekapo as our destination. It was formed by the retreat of glaciers and impresses with its sky-blue water made up of fine...

yes - we have dug out the summer clothes :)

South Island Tour 2016

One of the most beautifully located cafés I have seen so far. With the view, a hot chocolate tastes twice as good or as Mr. Hogh would say, super hyper intergalactic mega...

A really cute church located right by the turquoise-colored lake amidst the mountains, a dream. No wonder wedding bells often ring here. :D