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Tekapo & Mackenzie

Events Calendar

There is always an event coming up in Tekapo or the wider Mackenzie area – from mountain biking events, kayaking competitions, ski slaloms, ice hockey tournaments or multi-sport races; to markets and musical performances.  An annual Matariki Mackenzie festival is held each winter to celebrate the start of the Māori New Year.

Tekapo Community Market

REGULAR: Tekapo Saturday Market

Regular local market in the village square, 9am – 1pm first Saturday of the month, and long weekends from September to April.

Art, crafts, local food, beverages and products.

Night Market

REGULAR: Tekapo Street Food Night Market

Every Wednesday 4pm – 7pm in the village square.

Showcasing Tekapo’s amazing ethnic diversity with delicious street food from around the world.
Come early, come hungry!
The Mackenzie Race

April 4/5 2025: The Mackenzie Race

88K / 65K of incredible scenery as you loop Lake Tekapo on two wheels over a mixture of sealed road, gravel road, farm tracks, river crossings.

Experience access to private high country stations for this day only.

Book your Mackenzie Race accommodation direct with us for a 5% discount – enter the code: mackrace

Breathe Tekapo

May 16-18 2025: Breathe Tekapo

Breathe Tekapo is an invitation for you to step away from your everyday demands and make space for your wellbeing.

This annual three day festival brings together high-profile wellness leaders, invigorating workshops, and opportunities to relax and refresh, under the wellness pillars of Nature, Food, Movement & Inspiration.  Unlock your own personal journey of discovery and wellness amidst the stunning Mackenzie landscape.

Book your Breathe accommodation direct with us for a 5% discount – enter the code: breathe

Tekapo Winter Wonderland Festival

June 13-15 2025: Winter Wonderland Festival

The Tekapo Spring’s annual Winter Wonderland Festival is coming back, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!

Food stalls, retail stalls, drink specials, discounted ice skating, raffle and much more …

Race Tekapo

Sep 12/13 2025: Race Tekapo

Race Tekapo is an exciting destination race located in the heart of Tekapo – unique courses, a great race environment and fun for all! All finishers will be presented with a beautiful medal and get to enjoy the legendary Mackenzie hospitality!

Book your Race Tekapo accommodation direct with us for a 5% discount – enter the code: racetekapo

Spirited Women

Feb 20-22 2026: Spirited Women Race

This coming year, the thirteenth Spirited Women, All Women’s Adventure Race will be held out of the small but stunning township of Twizel in the legendary Mackenzie Country!

Teams of four women choose from a short, medium or long-course adventure. Travelling together in a team, they must navigate around a secret course by foot, mountain bike, and kayak, completing a few surprise mystery activities along the way.