Hidden gems of the South Island, New Zealand

Look no further than New Zealand’s Lake Tekapo for immersive educational experiences and a vast array of adventure activities! Nestled beneath spectacular mountains, Lake Tekapo is the ideal base for students to learn to ski or improve their technique. By night, the area is an internationally renowned location for stargazing that’s part of the UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve. Ski Roundhill…

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Hidden gems of the South Island, New Zealand

Look no further than New Zealand’s Lake Tekapo for immersive educational experiences and a vast array of adventure activities! Nestled beneath spectacular mountains, Lake Tekapo is the ideal base for students to learn to ski or improve their technique. By night, the area is an internationally renowned location for stargazing that’s part of the UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve. Ski Roundhill…

Hidden gems of the South Island, New Zealand

Look no further than New Zealand’s Lake Tekapo for immersive educational experiences and a vast array of adventure activities!

Nestled beneath spectacular mountains, Lake Tekapo is the ideal base for students to learn to ski or improve their technique. By night, the area is an internationally renowned location for stargazing that’s part of the UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve.

Ski

Roundhill Ski Area
Master the basics at Roundhill’s enormous beginners’ area with long, groomed runs.

Mt Dobson
Explore varied terrain suitable for riders of all levels at Mt Dobson.

Learn

Quake City tour
Understand the effect an earthquake has on the urban environment.

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Discover the unique appeal of mountains and alpine climbing.

Glacier Explorers boat trip
Explore New Zealand’s largest glacier and understand its relationship with climate change.

Earth & Sky astronomy tour
Visit the world’s southernmost optical research facility and learn about the extraordinary night sky above Lake Tekapo.

International Antarctic Centre
Awaken students’ inner adventurer at this interactive series of exhibits.

Explore

Hooker Valley track hike
Feel at one with nature on this scenic hike that leads to a stunning glacial lake.

Lake Tekapo mountain biking
Witness New Zealand’s famous technicolour beauty on local mountain biking trails.

Snow-shoeing
Immerse your group in the serene majesty of the Southern Alps on a snow-shoeing tour.

Jet boating
Get the heart pumping with an exhilarating jet-boating tour.

Ice skating
Don a pair of skates and zip around Lake Tekapo’s Olympic-sized ice rink.

Cruise Lake Tekapo
Explore this magnificent lake on a cruise that introduces its islands, landmarks and wildlife.

Tekapo hot springs
Let soothing thermal waters work their magic on sore skiing muscles.

These amazing experiences with comprehensive educational benefits for academic and personal development are just a short flight away!

Now is the perfect time to start planning your 2019 Lake Tekapo tour with WorldStrides.

Get in touch to get started. Call 1800 655 661 or email info@worldstrides.com.au