Mount John — Attraction in South Island

Nothing can beat the view from Mount John. Day, or night. In the day you can see the whole of Tekapo, 2 lakes and lots of mountains. There is also a cafe called Astro cafe. The food there is pretty good and the coffee has a planet drawn in it. It is really cool. There is also some lavender growing there and it is perfect for photos. At night you get to experience the high tech telescopes and learn a lot about astronomy. This is one of my favourite places to come to in Tekapo and we come here everytime. I would highly suggest for you...

The views from the top of Mount John are simply unbeatable for alpine landscapes during the day, and for unrivalled scenes of the wide open dark starry skies at night.

Home to the University of Canterbury Mount John Observatory, there are 6 telescopes including the country’s biggest which can observe 50 million stars each night. Considered New Zealand’s premier astronomical research centre, the observatory is operated by the University of Canterbury and has research astronomers from Japan, USA...

Mount John Observatory in Lake Tekapo offers breathtaking views! 🌌 The $8 entry to the car park is absolutely worth it, considering there’s no other way to reach this vantage point.

The observatory provides not just stunning sights but also convenient amenities like a cafe and toilets. It’s a must-visit spot for anyone in the area. Highly recommend for a stellar experience and...