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Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

TEKAPO WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL


Winter Wonderland festival

Friday 13 – Sunday 15 June 2025

The third edition of our annual Winter Wonderland Festival! Three days filled with fun events right here, in Lake Tekapo. And we look forward to having you join us!

Tekapo Winter Wonderland Festival 2025

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Contact Information

Please note that all these events are put together by local volunteers and businesses. If you have any questions/comments, please get in touch with us:

Line-up

Friday 13 June

4-7pm Winter Wonderland Market @ Tekapo Springs

  • Food stalls, drinks specials, discounted ice skating, snow tube, star gazing, massages, and more! MC: Chris Lynch

Saturday 14 June

10am – 3pm Mid-Winter Market @ Lake Tekapo’s Village Square

  • Food stalls, music, clothing, craft and games.

12pm Kids Treasure Hunt @ Lake Tekapo’s Village Square

  • Starts at the market at noon, don’t be late!

12pm Solar Scope with Dark Sky Project

  • Two guides from Dark Sky Project will be present at the Saturday market with their Solar Scope! This is a free opportunity to explore the sun from up close. Check it out!

2:30pm Kids Virtual Stargazing with Dark Sky Project

5.30pm Family Movie Night @ Peppers Bluewater Resort

  • Kids movie and snack buffet. Bar will be open for the adults. Restaurant will be open afterwards for dinner too.

6.45pm Stars for Change with Chameleon Stargazing

  • Join this special stargazing tour of which all profits will be donated to the Te Manahuna Aoraki Project! $99 per adult, $69 per child.

Sunday 15 June

12pm Mid-Winter Swim @ Lake Tekapo Boat Ramp

  • Hosted by OJ on The Breeze. Dress up and be in to win some great prizes!

6.30pm – midnight | Mid-Winter Ball @ The Godley Hotel

  • With Smokehouse! Free entry. Doors open at 6.30pm, band plays 7pm – 11pm. Complimentary snacks throughout the night. Beer, wine & soft drinks available at the bar. Put on your dancing shoes!

Accommodation options

Book Tekapo Holiday Homes

Receive 15% off when booking for two nights! Valid 13 – 16 June. Promotion is automatically applied when booking directly via their website.

Discover Tekapo

Special deals on for 2-night stays! Book directly via their website.


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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