[2025 Lake Tekapo Stay] Travel Guide for Peppers Bluewater Resort (Updated Apr)

#Overseas Hotel 🫡Location: State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo 7945 New Zealand 😍Information: A comfortable hotel with a lake view, with a power restaurant conference space. It is a very premium accommodation just because it is located right in front of Lake Tekapo. When you go out at night, the Milky Way and a huge number of stars pour down. The rooms are relatively large and the hot water comes out well.

The Peppers Bluewater hotel is located in Lake Takepo in the South Island of New Zealand and is a lovely resort surrounded by a lake. They have a 24 hour reception and it’s a 1 minute walk to the lake. Local attractions include the observatory where you can do some night star gazing and the hot springs. During the summer season, it can get a bit busier as the weather is more suitable. The hotel has bungalows that have a balcony on the ground floor and a covered outdoor area for the family rooms. They have a bath and shower as well as free WiFi and room service. The reason why I would recommend this hotel is because of its location and the lovely staff members. The ambience is also very nice and the food in the restaurant is good quality too

Hello everyone! This time, I'd like to introduce you to Peppers Blue Water Resort, a resort hotel located in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island, which offers a panoramic view of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps! Lake Tekapo is just a few minutes' walk from the hotel, and the Church of the Shepherd, a popular tourist spot for stargazing, is just a 10-minute walk away! ✨ This is a highly recommended hotel, so please try staying there! #0yentravelNovember #NewZealand #LakeTekapo

I need to go to New Zealand because of work stress, and I want to experience how amazing this place is to wash my hands off! 🤣 Without further ado, I immediately applied for a visa, bought air tickets, and signed up for a local group of 9 people~~ Let me share some interesting things about my trip✨ - Accommodation 🏠 I stayed at the five-star Hilton 🏨 in Queenstown for two nights and the Peppers Bluwater Resort in Tekapo for one night. It is very close to the Shepherd Church, just a 10-minute walk away. The other days were four-star hotels. The environment is nice and relaxing, and the sound insulation is pretty good when sleeping at night. - Eat 🍔 Lamb leg two-course meal, green bone fish, mussel Chinese dinner, salmon dish, and lobster meal are all included in the group meal, so there are basically no surprises. The seafood here will be fresher and sweeter🍣! There are many internet celebrity restaurants in Queenstown, with good decoration and good taste. Buy sandwiches at convenience stores on the road or Subway, basically 7-10🔪 - Attractions 🌷 Going to the Tasman Glacier was really amazing! A whole ice age feeling 🔻The little blue penguins of Oamaru🐧 looked at them, they look so cute as they waddle and walk🥹 (The tour price includes night VIP tickets) 🔻Wanaka is very small, with fewer people than Queenstown. If you only visit the lonely tree, it feels like three hours is enough. 🔻Recommend a local wool store, Wools of Wanaka, which has a lot of wool products, and they are all very comfortable and soft. 🔻Be sure to watch your hands when shopping in Queenstown! 🤣Remarkable Gifts has many local specialty products 🔻Many of the attractions in Queenstown depend on the weather conditions. For example, if the weather is bad for helicopters, we won’t go 😞 🔻Skyline and Luge in Queenstown, especially Luge, if you go to play in the afternoon, you will feel like you are riding a sunset. 🔻Milford Sound, a fjord landform I have never seen before, the waterfalls are so shocking on rainy days! 🔻The dreamy blue lake of Tekapo is very eye-catching📸! Watching the stars at the Shepherd’s Church at night is amazing🌌 - I joined a group of 9 people alone and traveled in a 12-seater Mercedes-Benz. The group members were all quite easy to get along with. The tour guides are also very good. When they are not cold-faced, they will help everyone book travel tickets👍🏼 He will take photos of everyone along the way (the photos are quite nice and there is no charge for the photos). They also take care of everyone's emotions along the way, and everyone will play games together. 😁It’s really fun when there are so many people, and we can’t finish chatting. - All in all, this trip to New Zealand totaled a little over 20,000 including group fee + self-expense (excluding air tickets). It’s worth it for someone like me who is too lazy to do a guide. My trip to New Zealand has come to a successful end. I will miss everything here💕 Will come again!

📍Peppers Bluewater Resort, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand Hey, wanderlusters! 🌍 Nestled in the heart of Canterbury, Peppers Bluewater Resort is your serene escape. Imagine waking up to warm sunshine and stepping right into nature from your floor-to-ceiling windows! 🌅 This gem offers more than just a stay; it's an experience. With rooms that boast breathtaking views of the famous Lake Tekapo, you're in for a visual treat. 🛏️🌊 Whether you're chilling on your balcony or cozying up in the spacious living areas, the resort's tranquil vibe is perfect for that much-needed downtime. 🍃 Foodies, get ready to whip up a storm with complete kitchenware at your fingertips. 🍳 And when night falls, step outside for a stargazing adventure—no city lights, just you and the cosmos. ✨ So, if you're looking for that perfect blend of comfort, scenery, and a touch of adventure, Peppers Bluewater Resort should be at the top of your list! 🏞️💖 #LakeTekapoLuxury #SereneStay #StargazingSanctuary #NatureAtYourDoorstep

Day 1 - Start of the journey across the northern and southern hemispheres ✈️ Depart from Beijing, transfer in Guangzhou to Auckland, then fly to Christchurch. Rent a vehicle from Ezi at the airport, which is economical and has good service. The car rental fee for 10 days is only over 3000 RMB. Stay at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, which is conveniently located, clean, and has a supermarket downstairs for easy shopping. Day 2 - Christchurch to Lake Tekapo Starry Sky Tour 🚗 Drive from Christchurch to Fairelie town and Tekapo, taste the signature pie of Fairlie Bakehouse on the way, a must-try food in South Island! Stay at Lake Blue Water Resort, recommend the lake view room, with beautiful scenery in sight. Visit the Dark Sky Project in the afternoon, enjoy a steak dinner while stargazing, and you can stargaze on your own near the Good Shepherd Church at night or join a Chinese stargazing group. The total driving time is about 3 hours. Day 3 - Explore Mount Cook National Park 🚗 Get up early to go to Astro Cafe to overlook the panoramic view of Lake Tekapo, then taste Mount Cook salmon and find the best shooting spots along the way. Challenge the Hooker Valley Track and Tasman Valley Track in Mount Cook National Park to experience the magnificent scenery of nature. The driving time is about 1 hour. Day 4 - From Mount Cook to Wanaka 🚗 Stay at the beautiful Edgewater Hotel, with a lake in front of the door, enjoy the comfortable life of seeing the lake when you open the door. Visit the famous Lone Tree and try the local creative cuisine at Kika Restaurant. Drive for about 2.5 hours to reach Wanaka. Day 5 - Leisure time in Queenstown 🚗 Arrive in Queenstown and check into the Amity Hotel. Experience paragliding or skydiving adventure in the morning, take the Skyline cable car up the mountain in the afternoon, play skateboard on the mountain top, and enjoy the panoramic view at the buffet restaurant on the mountain top for dinner. The driving time is about 1.5 hours. Day 6 - A leisurely day in Queenstown 🚗 Taste the Ferg burger in Queenstown in the early morning, then visit Deerpark to see wild deer. Walk around the city to buy souvenirs, take a century-old steamboat to watch the sheep shearing show, and enjoy the unique charm of Queenstown. Day 7 - From Queenstown to Te Anau 🚗 Visit Arrowtown, stroll through the historic district, and explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves in the evening to experience the stunning natural wonders. The total driving time for the day is about 3 hours. Day 8 - Adventure in Milford Sound 🚗 Round trip to Milford Sound to admire one of the eight wonders of the world, the waterfall group, and queue up to taste the local popular pizza in the evening. The round trip driving time is about 3.5 hours. Day 9 - Trip to Dunedin and Oamaru 🚗 Pass through Dunedin to visit the station and the famous slope, then go to Oamaru to watch the super cute little blue penguins return to their nests. The long-distance driving time for this day is about 5 hours, but the scenery along the way is absolutely worth it! Day 10 - End of the perfect journey 🚗 Experience the steam punk style and Victorian-style alleys in Oamaru in the morning, taste the Imperial Fried Chicken before returning to Christchurch. Then return to Christchurch, end the tour of South Island, New Zealand, and fly back to Beijing. The driving time back to Christchurch is about 3 hours, successfully ending the trip to New Zealand. This itinerary is carefully planned and arranged so that travelers can fully appreciate the essence of South Island even if they sleep until they wake up naturally every day. It's comfortable and not rushed, leaving unforgettable memories for your trip to New Zealand! 🎈🎉

Famous attractions - Lake Tekapo Tkapo Lake is located between Christchurch and Queenstown, the famous tourist city of New Zealand's South Island. It is located in the heart of the Mount Cook Basin and MacKenzie. The second place after driving from Christchurch~ The beautiful and charming Lake Tekapo is surrounded by bushes covered with golden sunshine and snow-capped mountains. Originally an untapped glaciers, the unique blue-green rocks in the bottom of Lake Tekapo give the entire lake a dreamy scene. ChurchoftheGoodShepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo This beautiful stone church is located on the shores of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand. The background is a vast landscape, and many newcomers choose to do it here. Wedding . From the window of the church altar, you can see the most spectacular views of the Southern Alps. The beauty here is like the Swiss style, the night is sparsely populated, it is a must for couples and couples. Our hotel is just across the lake - Peppers Bluewater Resort