Lake Tekapo Information

"The Legendary Mackenzie"

The Mackenzie District isn't called the #legendarymackenzie for nothing! This district is full of incredible history, scenery, and experiences.

Make sure you check out the official Mackenzie Region website to find specific information on what you might want to do while you are in the area over race weekend.

MACKENZIE REGION

Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail

The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is the longest of the 23 Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand, serving up epic vistas from Aoraki Mount Cook all the way to arty Ōamaru beside the Pacific Ocean.

Lake Tekapo is one of the Alps 2 Ocean starting points and would make a great addition to your trip to the region this autumn

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TRAVEL

Lake Tekapo sits in the heart of the Mackenzie District in the South Island. The closest airport, in Timaru, is only an hour away from Lake Tekapo.

The closest International Airport is in Christchurch City, a 2 hour and 40 minute drive away. Alternatively Queenstown is 2 hours 50 minutes away, which also hosts an International Airport, and Dunedin is 3.5 hours away.

Whatever way you look at it, Lake Tekapo is on your doorstep.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS

If you are from overseas and you require assistance with booking your trip to New Zealand, please contact us at support@scenicsports.net and we will put you in the right direction. We hope to see you in Lake Tekapo in April 2026!

ACCOMMODATION

Lake Tekapo has many accommodation options available to competitors in The Mackenzie race. Luxury apartments, motels, backpackers, a campground, and holiday homes.

Fairlie is 30 minutes and Twizel is 40 minutes from the start line. Both of these towns offer plenty of accommodation options and are less than a morning commute away for most city dwellers!

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