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Lake Tekapo

Shops & Services

Lake Tekapo village is situated right on State Highway 8 and is within 2-3 kms of every holiday home.  There is a well stocked Four Square supermarket in the village centre which is open daily from 7am-8pm.  A wide range of restaurants and cafes cater for breakfast, lunch or dinner if you choose not to cook in your home.  There are also a number of gift shops with attractive ranges of New Zealand made goods including merino knitwear.

You will also find the booking offices for Dark Sky Project, Air Safaris and Kiwi Treasures Information Centre for all your tour bookings.

Everything is within easy walking distance of the lake foreshore and there is a footbridge linking the village to the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Tekapo Four Square Supermarket

Tekapo Four Square Supermarket

A local family owned and operated supermarket, stocking a great range of fresh produce, meat, beer, wine and all your essential grocery needs.  See the website for current opening hours.

Petronella's Gallery and Bookstore

Petronella's Gallery and Bookstore

NZ Bookshop of the Year 2024!  Don’t miss this local treasure!  An eclectic range of new literature and non-fiction sits alongside boutique stationery & gifts. Petronella’s  is a beautiful space for spending some quality leisure time and picking up a Tekapo memento.

Aotea Gifts

Offering a wide variety of products, including exclusive New Zealand products, gifts and souvenirs, as well as local goods.

Kiwi Treasures & Information Centre/Tekapo Post Centre

A locally owned Information Centre / Souvenir Shop with a great variety of gifts for all budgets.  We are also your local Post Centre for all postal needs, fishing licenses and equipment.

The Merino Story & High Country Crafts

Offering a wide range of Merino Possum clothing, the Merino Story label is designed and manufactured in New Zealand using the best strands of 100% New Zealand Merino Wool. Merino is a natural fibre which means it breathes well allowing you to stay cool in the heat and keep warm in the cold.

Challenge Tekapo (Petrol/Diesel)

Centrally located station on the main highway by the bridge next to the mechanical workshop.  Also offers an outdoor payment terminal that makes fueling up after-hours easy, accepting most EFTPOS or credit cards with pin numbers.

Tekapo Auto Ltd

A general mechanical repair workshop and proud member of the MTA. All work 100% guaranteed. LTNZ Certified for Warrant of Fitness for cars. light trucks, motorbikes and trailers. For car problems, flat tyres. Also available for 24 hour tow & breakdown service.