Lake Tekapo is about three hours drive south-west of Christchurch in the Mackenzie Basin. It covers an area of 83 square kilometers (32 sq mi) and is at an altitude of 700 meters (2,300 ft) above sea level. Featuring majestic views of the Southern Alps, a wide range of accommodation and activities ranging from leisurely scenic walks to adrenalin-filled rides down Tekapo Springs Tube Park.