Hostels in Tekapo

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for sightseeing.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social atmosphere.

Our guests like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may have budget-friendly prices: Peppers Bluewater Resort - 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Located within a 10-minute walk of Mount Cook National Park. Property features at this motel include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. Aoraki Court Motel - 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the heart of Tekapo. Located within a 20-minute walk of Lake Tekapo. Guests can enjoy free parking, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities at this motel.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Tekapo are May, September, December and July, with each month seeing an average of 360 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around Tekapo. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook National Park. Additional attractions include Mount John Observatory, Lake Tekapō Regional Park and Mount John Lookout.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Tekapo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse), 41.5 mi (66.8 km) away from the city centre.