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!

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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:

Winter Wonderland Market at Tekapo Springs: Billy – operations@tekaposprings.co.nz
Mid-Winter Market at the town square: Barbara –barbara@nustrini.net, 021350700
Mid-Winter Swim at the boat ramp: Andy – sales@tekaposprings.co.nz

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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!