Things to do in Lake Tekapo

The ride was long, thanks to the tour guide Mr. William for bringing everyone a safe and efficient trip. This is a very cost-effective itinerary!

The whole tour was amazing, although the itinerary was a bit hectic. Except for Mt. Cook, the other stops were quite short — just enough time to snap a few photos before moving on to the next spot. It’s understandable since the destinations are quite far from Christchurch. They also provided free lunch and snacks (chips), which was a nice touch

I spent a wonderful day with the Cheeky Kiwi Tour to Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki and the sightseeing of Mt Cook Aoraki. The guide was very pleasant and had a lot of anecdotes to tell us to enjoy the ride. The day was beautiful and the numerous stops for photo spots were appreciated. The tour is good value for its price and the small group of 7-9 people was just the right size. Also we could buy and enjoy delicious pies in Fairlie!

It’s an amazing experience! The tour will provide stars information and knowledge to us before we admire by ourselves. And we can see the stars and planets by the telescope. It’s really amazing and stunning!! We can see the Milky Way in the dark sky and we can also take pictures of the galaxy! It’s a memorial experience.

Joseph was an excellent guide and driver. He drove safely and smoothly, always ensuring our comfort. Very friendly and engaging, he shared useful insights along the way and knew the best spots to stop for views. He even played great music to match the scenery, which made the trip extra enjoyable. Truly made our journey memorable!

Jess from Cheeky Kea was a delight and joy to be with. Since Lake Tepako and Mount cook is more then 200 km away, but the interaction with her was fun. The views at Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook was magnificent . unfortunately the route from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo was closed due to heavy snowing and was forced to reroute back to Christchurch with an additional 2 hours detour. She kept was entertained and was very lively as she drove us all the way back safely. Definitely will consider travelling with them again !

The animals are adorable and you can pet them. If you have the chance, come visit! There are lots of ducks and pigs, and professional explanations are provided in Chinese. It's a peaceful Lake Tekapo.

Traveling solo, it was very convenient to have a driver for transportation to more distant attractions. The tour guide was very kind and provided information about New Zealand's history and culture along the way. We visited every attraction included in the package, and I felt like I got a lot out of it!