Walk Location Category: Southland Region

13 km one way • 4-5 hours • Medium • Walk or bike the Richmond Trail clockwise as it’s mostly downhill. You’ll need to be picked up at the end of the walk.

5.3 km • 1 hour • Easy & flat walking • The Pines Beach walk past the Church of the Good Shepherd offers stunning views of the lake and mountains.

8.5 km from Tekapo Hot Springs or 13 km from Tekapo town • 3 hours + 20mins if from town • Medium • It’s a good hike to the top of Mt John.

3 km • 1.5 hours • Medium • Starting at Tekapo Hot Springs it’s up hill all the way to the top of Mt John. There is a small loop at the top of Mt John.

2.8 km one way • 1 hour • Very easy • Flat gravelled walk from Tekapo town to the hot springs with lovely views of Lake Tekapo along the way.

5.6 km • 1.5 hours • Easy • Enjoy unique views along the Lake Tekapo Peninsula walk. This walk is closed mid-Oct to mid-Dec due to lambing.

Loop or return walks • Easy • There are several tracks to choose from around Lake Alexandrina and Lake McGregor near Lake Tekapo.

7.2 km Loop • 1 hour 30 mins • Easy • Cowan Hill Walkway starts right in Tekapo town. Enjoy 360 degree views of the McKenzie Basin, the lake and mountains.

3 km return or 10 km Loop • 1-2 hours • Medium • Lake George Scott Loop walk is a lesser used road circuit but just as stunning as any other walk in Lake Tekapo.