Locals' Tips
Tekapo Springs
Our Locals' Tip Tekapo Springs' international size outdoor skating rink operates year round. Give ice skating a go from mid April - mid September, then throw on your roller skates from early October - late March.
Hagley Park
Our Locals' Tip The park includes a 12 hole golf course that's also open to non-members.
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