Locally owned & operated, the team at Discover Tekapo Accommodation have years of experience hosting visitors to Tekapo. We love matching our guests with the best luxury, romantic, dog friendly or family holiday accommodation that Tekapo has to offer. We all live and work in Tekapo and know well what makes this area so incredibly special. We look forward to sharing our local knowledge and assisting our guests with all aspects of their stay.

Set in the heart of Tekapo, within easy walking distance of the lake front and village centre, Araki is a renovated older ‘kiwi bach‘. Upstairs is an open plan kitchen, dining and living area, opening out to a very sunny north facing deck where you can enjoy lake and mountain views. The modern, fully equipped kitchen has all you need to prepare your holiday meals to share around the dining table, including a Nespresso! There is also a small BBQ available. The upstairs living area has ample seating to relax in, with a flat screen TV, Netflix and a selection of books to enjoy. As well as a heat pump/air conditioning unit, there is a “potbelly” log burner. The lower level offers a master queen bedroom has its own ensuite, while the other 3 rooms share a second bathroom. Relax in the sunny new second living area downstairs with a log fire – perfect for the kids! A Tesla electric vehicle charger is available for use in the garage.

Lake Tekapo is renowned for it's stunning night sky, beautiful scenery and unbeatable climate! The area offers a wide range of activities throughout the year, including star gazing, horse trekking. skiing, ice skating, hot pools, scenic flights, golf, fishing and photography.