Title: Dark Sky Project in Lake Tekapo - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Dark Sky Project Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Dark-Sky-Project-Hotels.0-l636334902853562368-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Lake Tekapo](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Lake-Tekapo.d55352.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lake Tekapo](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Lake-Tekapo.d55352.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Dark Sky Project Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Dark-Sky-Project.d636334902853562368.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lake Tekapo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo.d55352.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Dark Sky Project Tours and Activities ## Visit Dark Sky Project Activities [Lake Tekapo travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo.dx55352) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Church of the Good Shepherd featuring a lake or waterhole, farmland and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113030/9204ce48-a377-4dcd-a44a-eab01498e1c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Church of the Good Shepherd 4/5(10 reviews) Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history. [](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-The-Good-Shepherd-Lake-Tekapo.d6113030.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sheepdog Statue showing a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224009/f4f07b4b-159f-43d5-b2b1-b774390ae88e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sheepdog Statue 3.5/5(4 reviews) Standing proudly before the snow-capped Southern Alps, this famous statue is testament to the high esteem with which sheepdogs are held in this area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sheepdog-Statue-Lake-Tekapo.d6224009.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tekapo Springs featuring landscape views and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239359/64b8d5e3-c172-4c3e-8eb3-1755f1a4942d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tekapo Springs 4/5(3 reviews) Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop. [](https://expedia.ca/Tekapo-Springs-Lake-Tekapo.d6239359.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mount John Observatory featuring a river or creek, tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239366/a6ed96e8-977d-41b3-aa7a-ccb499733a31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount John Observatory 4/5(7 reviews) Take an evening tour to see the wonders of the night sky or visit during the day to enjoy the stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-John-Observatory-Tekapo.d6239366.Vacation-Attraction) ![Roundhill Ski Area featuring snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6241344/1586366c-7d87-4329-b093-57642bbb90c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roundhill Ski Area Spend the day discovering this ski field above Lake Tekapo, which provides beginner-friendly runs alongside the steepest vertical drop in the country. [](https://expedia.ca/Roundhill-Ski-Area-Tekapo.d6241344.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Pukaki showing snow, a lake or waterhole and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113036/6ac179f3-120d-4df9-aab1-f03035c55613.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Pukaki 4.5/5(18 reviews) Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape. 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