Tekapo & Mackenzie
There is always an event coming up in Tekapo or the wider Mackenzie area – from mountain biking events, kayaking competitions, ski slaloms, ice hockey tournaments or multi-sport races; to markets and musical performances. An annual Matariki Mackenzie festival is held each winter to celebrate the start of the Māori New Year.
Regular local market in the village square, 9am – 1pm first Saturday of the month, and long weekends from September to April.
Art, crafts, local food, beverages and products.
Every Wednesday 4pm – 7pm in the village square.
The Tekapo Spring’s annual Winter Wonderland Festival is coming back, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! Food stalls, retail stalls, drink specials, discounted ice skating, raffles. mid-winter swims, star-gazing and much more …
Book your accommodation direct with us for this fantastic family-friendly weekend and enjoy 10-30% off for stays of 2 or more nights with our Last Minute Autumn specials >> check options here
Race Tekapo is an exciting destination race located in the heart of Tekapo – unique courses, a great race environment and fun for all! All finishers will be presented with a beautiful medal and get to enjoy the legendary Mackenzie hospitality!
Book your Race Tekapo accommodation direct with us for a 5% discount – enter the code: racetekapo
Three events (mountain bike, kayak and off-road run) over two days in Tekapo’s neighboring town of Twizel.
Competitors can enter individual events or for the really keen, complete all three events and become a Hard Labourer! Events have age groups and are family focused. Funds raised supports local kids sports teams & community groups.
This coming year, the thirteenth Spirited Women, All Women’s Adventure Race will be held out of the neighbouring township of Twizel.
Teams of four women choose from a short, medium or long-course adventure. Travelling together in a team, they must navigate around a secret course by foot, mountain bike, and kayak, completing a few surprise mystery activities along the way.
Held on the shores of stunning Lake Ruataniwha, this annual festival offers delicious local salmon and tasty foods, boutique wines and craft beers, to lively bands with a bouncy castle & face painting for the kids.
Come and experience the best of the Mackenzie for yourself and savour some tastes of our region.
88K / 65K of incredible scenery as you loop Lake Tekapo on two wheels over a mixture of sealed road, gravel road, farm tracks, river crossings.
Experience access to private high country stations for this day only.
Book your Mackenzie Race accommodation direct with us for a 10% discount – enter the code: mackrace