Lake Tekapo

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What people say

Sophia Toomb
"What an incredible way to kick off the road trip. A three hour drive from Christchurch will bring you to Lake Tekapo and your first lupin sightings! We did not spend a lot of time at the lake, but it was a gorgeous place to spend a couple of hours taking in the views and walking around. You can walk up to the Mt John Summit for some spectacular views, check out the Church of the Good Shephard, relax on the beach, go for a swim, take pics with/of lupins, etc."
"Made famous for the lupins in spring, this lake is a stunning spot to visit all year round. Have your breath taken away by the blue of the water, and stick around till night time to see some of the clearest night skies in the country! "
Stephen Jiroch
"Note that Lupines will only really be found here in November & December. They are completely dead/gone by January. "

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This 10 Day New Zealand South Island Van Life Itinerary is the accumulation of HOURS of planning and research and includes an interactive map, directions and exact GPS coordinates of where to camp, stops and things to do, hiking and trail data, links to the best activities, best photo spots and times of day to shoot, where we ate, optional trip add ons and more in the form of a 10 day adventure itinerary! This is a mobile friendly itinerary so you can use it throughout your trip in real time. This is the exact itinerary we used this year with optional add ons along the way, and it works for Spring, Summer and Fall trips. We took all of our experience from our summer trip to New Zealand and our mishaps/what we wish we knew and compiled everything into this guide. The best part is as we go back to New Zealand again in the future, you’ll get access to all of our new information as well since these guides are synced with live updates! You’ll have it for life and can access it any time. Follow this guide exactly (weather and conditions permitting) for a guaranteed amazing set of experiences and vistas! Or, combine our insights with your own research to craft the trip of your dreams. Tag us in the photos you take - we'd love to see your experience! @theloverspassport
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