Attractions in Lake Tekapo, Canterbury.
To appreciate the beauty and scale of the Mackenzie region, there is nothing better than seeing it from the air. The Grand Traverse is a magnificent flight encompassing 200 km of New Zealand’s most memorable and spectacular scenery. With approximately 50 minutes flying time, The Grand Traverse reveals golden tussock lands, turquoise glacier lakes amongst New Zealand’s highest mountains and largest glaciers. Every passenger has a window seat, ...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Lake Tekapo updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Thursday 18th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:16 and will set at 18:00. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around -0.1°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 16mph.
On Friday 19th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:17 and will set at 17:59. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 1.9°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 11mph.
On Saturday 20th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:18 and will set at 17:57. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 4.2°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 7mph.
On Sunday 21st April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:19 and will set at 17:56. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 5.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 14mph.
On Monday 22nd April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:20 and will set at 17:54. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 6.9°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 11mph.
On Tuesday 23rd April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:22 and will set at 17:52. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 2.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. , 16mm of snow is is also possible.It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 26mph.
On Wednesday 24th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:23 and will set at 17:51. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 0.6°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 14mph.
Our weather forecast for Lake Tekapo is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
Lake Tekapo Aerodrome, State Highway 8
Lake Tekapo
Canterbury
7945
0800 806 880
To appreciate the beauty and scale of the Mackenzie region, there is nothing better than seeing it from the air. The Grand Traverse is a magnificent flight encompassing 200 km of New Zealand’s most memorable and spectacular scenery. With approximately 50 minutes flying time, The Grand Traverse reveals golden tussock lands, turquoise glacier lakes amongst New Zealand’s highest mountains and largest glaciers. Every passenger has a window seat, and all aircraft have ‘wings above’ to ensure optimum viewing below.
Throughout the year, view for yourself the dazzling scenery of snow on the Southern Alps, in glacial valleys and ice-carved landscape. Pilots provide an informative in-flight commentary, dedicated to providing an excellent passenger experience every time.
Air Safaris have been flying aircraft in and around the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks since 1970. Over that period, Air Safaris has grown from a single aircraft operation to operating New Zealand’s largest privately owned fleet of modern flight-seeing aircraft. 40 years later, Air Safaris continues to offer the respected ‘Grand Traverse’ flight from both Lake Tekapo and Franz Josef bases. Air Safaris take great pride in the quality of the operation and the experience it provides.