[2025 Lake Tekapo Restaurant] Travel Guide for Astro Cafe (Updated Jun)

Lake Tekapo is really well-deserved. When I saw it on a sunny day, I couldn't believe my eyes. It was so blue that I doubted my life! 💙 Many people think the lake is not blue just because the weather is not right! A sunny day will definitely shock you! No need to edit! Here are a few places I recommend, you can follow my route, I strongly recommend you to go, you can take 800 photos!!! 1️⃣ Go to "Astro Cafe" in the morning. This coffee is amazing! I would call it "the most beautiful cafe on earth" ☕ The most worthwhile place in Tekapo! No objection! The cafe is located at the "University of Canterbury Observatory", you must go here first, because it is only open until 2 pm, and vehicles entering the observatory need to queue, but we only waited for 20 mins, not too long... You can order some food and drinks to take pictures on the table, just learn from me how to take pictures hahaha 📸 (It is said to be open only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so we went on Friday to be safe) 2️⃣ There is a ⛰ big rock a few steps down from the cafe!!! You must go! A great place to take photos! I am tired of saying it, you will regret it if you don't go... 3️⃣ Then go to "Lake McGregor Campervan Site", a treasure place discovered by our group. The trees 🌲 by the lake are very beautiful. Sisters with good balance can sit on the trees to take pictures, like the movie poster of "Flipped"! 4️⃣ After going down the mountain, go to "Church of the Good Shepherd ⛪️", which is also a must-see church in Tekapo! You can walk to the lake from the church, and there are many lupines 🌸 this season, which are super beautiful~ 5️⃣ If you want to have fine dining for dinner, you can go to "Dark Sky Diner" 🍽 with a good view. If you don't care about the environment, you can go to "Ramen Tekapo" 🍜. Asian food is not bad, which comforted my Chinese stomach!

Astro Café at Mount John in Tekapo is my all-time favorite Cafe in New Zealand—I’ve been there four times already, each time with different friends, and it never gets old. The view from the top is absolutely breathtaking, overlooking the vivid blue Lake Tekapo, the mountains, and the endless sky. No matter the season, it always feels magical. Each visit, I grab a hot coffee and a sweet treat from the café, then sit by the window or outside if it’s sunny. The peaceful vibe, fresh air, and sweeping 360° views make it the perfect place to relax and feel inspired. My friends always thank me for bringing them here! To get there, you can drive up the winding Mount John Observatory Road (small entry fee), or if you're up for a little adventure, hike the Mount John Track from town—about 1 to 1.5 hours uphill. Either way, the reward is more than worth it. If you're ever in Tekapo, don’t miss Astro Café. Trust me—it’s unforgettable.✨️🍰👍🩵

🌠 Coming to Tekapo, it's like walking into a dreamlike painting where the starry sky and the lake are intertwined🌌💙. The lake is like a mirror, reflecting the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps🏔️, and the starry sky at night is so beautiful that it takes your breath away - the Milky Way flows right above your head, as if you can reach out and touch the stars✨🌠. ☕️ Climb up to the world's most beautiful Astro Cafe☕️, sit on the top of the mountain and overlook the panoramic view of Lake Tekapo, holding a cup of hot coffee in your hand, with endless blue and green in front of you💚💙. This is not only a feast for your taste buds, but also a feast for your eyes! Every sip of coffee carries the romantic atmosphere of the starry sky🌟📸. ⛪️ The Shepherd's Church stands quietly by the lake, and its stone exterior walls blend perfectly with the surrounding natural landscape🕊️💒. Walking into the church and looking out through the small cross window, the blue of Lake Tekapo and the blue of the sky are interwoven into a sacred picture - this is probably the "Window of Heaven" 🖼️💙. 🌌 Tekapo at night is a stargazer's paradise🔭✨. Lying on the grass by the lake, looking up at the starry sky, the Milky Way is clearly visible, and the Southern Cross is shining 🌟🌠. The starry sky here is so pure that it makes people forget the time, as if the whole universe is twinkling for you💫🌌. 📸 Take photos of the lake and mountains during the day and the stars at night - every moment of Tekapo is worth recording📷💖. Especially in front of the Shepherd's Church, the starry sky and the silhouette of the church are intertwined, creating an unforgettable picture in a lifetime⛪️🌌. ✨ Thanks to Tekapo, we have seen the most beautiful starry sky and the purest nature💙🌠. This journey is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a baptism of the soul🕊️💫. #TekapoStarry Sky Town #AstroCafeUnbeatable View #The Romance of Shepherd's Church #Dating under the Milky Way #New Zealand Must-Check-in #The Starry Sky Shines Brighter Than Diamonds 🌟🌌📸

When you come to the South Island of New Zealand, you must check in at Astro Cafe. This cafe was rated as the most beautiful cafe in the world by Lonely Planet Magazine. The scenery is picturesque, overlooking the entire Lake Tekapo and the snow-capped mountains. Have a cup of coffee, the experience is really unforgettable. If you order hot mocha or chocolate, each cup has a special planet logo. Very beautiful! In addition to drinks, you can also eat cakes here. The cookies and cakes are delicious! It is recommended to drive yourself. You need to pay $8 to go up the mountain, which is very worthwhile because the mountain is very high! The highest point is a coffee shop, with free parking nearby 📍Address: Astro cafe #GlobalTravel

Lonely Planet magazine once called this place "the best coffee in the sky on Earth." While "the best coffee in the world" may be an exaggeration, there's no denying that the snow-capped mountains and lakes here create a lonely yet charming coffee paradise. 📍Astro Cafe

Astro Café, perched atop the Mount John Observatory near Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, offers a unique dining experience with panoramic views of the Southern Alps and the stunning turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo. The café is renowned for its cozy atmosphere, delicious coffee, and a selection of light meals and pastries. Enjoy breathtaking daytime vistas and spectacular stargazing opportunities at night, thanks to the observatory’s prime location. The café’s a combination of scenic beauty, excellent food, and access to astronomical research. #grouptravel

This is a photo taken at Astro Cafe near Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island. The unedited emerald lake is beautiful. It is also used as an astronomical observatory by the University of Canterbury, so if you pay a toll of about 5,000 won, you can enjoy cheap and delicious coffee and a magnificent view. #CafeRecommendation #NewZealand #NewZealandSouthIsland #Tekapo

In the Lake District of southern New Zealand, the best way to see the lake is to ascend. On the summit of Wanaka Lake, the most spectacular view of Lake Wanaka is the most beautiful on the skyline of Queenstown. The most beautiful of Lake Tekapo is seen on Mount John. In the autumn of Mount John, in the small town of Tekapo, there is a mountain bag, almost no tall woods, only some low shrubs. At the foot of the mountain, you need to pay a toll fee and chat with the person who paid the fee. Only then did you know that it was owned by Canterbury University. The Observatory on the Peak is an important base for space research in New Zealand. In order to maintain private property, the way to collect tolls is adopted. The road to the mountain was very steep, and the nine bends and eighteen bends climbed up. On both sides of the road are the withered Lu ice flowers, if the December flower season is here, it can directly fall into the sea of flowers. If you don't drive up the mountain, then an hour and a half round-trip trail will also allow you to reach the top of the mountain. The uphill is always uphill, it takes about an hour, and it takes about half an hour to go downhill. As far as the scenery is on the way, the road that drives up the mountain far exceeds the trail. The observatory on the top of the mountain is for research, and the cafe Astro Cafe, which is made up of transparent glass next door, is our destination. Astro Cafe is called the world's best coffee by lonely planet. In fact, it should be the most beautiful coffee. It is worth a cup of white coffee with New Zealand characteristics, flat white (5.5 NZD), sitting on Tekapo Lake. Color change

Astro Caf, a small coffee shop on the top of John's Hill, is known as "the world's best caf". You can also send a postcard to a friend here, which is said to cover a unique postmark. Sitting in a warm and comfortable glass house to enjoy a sunny lunch, looking at the invincible scenery through the transparent floor-to-ceiling windows, is also an experience not to be missed. Who makes the home outside the lake is Lake Tekapo? Y(^^) There are many trails around, eat Satisfied to go, look at Lake Tekapo from different angles, beautiful.

Astro cafe, known by LP as "one of the most beautiful coffee shops in the world", is located on St. John's Hill next to Lake Tekapo, next to the St. John Observatory. Be sure to choose a sunny day to punch in, the light and blue of the blue sky and white clouds is really beautiful. If the cappuccino and Mocha will have the stars and the stars, the super cute, almost to the flowers, the cheesecake is also delicious. Its so happy to have a cup of coffee while enjoying the scenery. However, the wind on the mountain is really big, and the sister of Liu Hai should be mentally prepared. The boulder under the coffee shop is a place where everyone is more photographed, except that you can go a little further and see that the scenery will be more beautiful.