Woman sits on a large boulder admiring the view over Lake Tekapo

Mount John Summit Walk

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The Mount John Summit Walk allows you to walk around the summit of Mount John in order to truly experience 360-degree views of the Mackenzie basin, the stunning Lake Tekapo, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance.


The trail through the forest is spacious and well-graded making it negotiable for almost anyone to wander up through the pines covering the hillside. Finish your walk by soaking lakeside at Tekapo Springs.



Lake Wakatipu with mountains in the background

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