Tekapo
Tekapo is a three hour drive south west from Christchurch. The township faces the turquoise Lake Tekapo which is framed by the dramatic Southern Alps. The turquoise colour of the water comes from the fine rock-flour that flows down from glaciers. Lake Tekapo is part of a UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, making it a great spot for stargazing. The lake and township is definitely worth a stop on your journey.