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.
Every Wednesday 4pm – 7pm in the village square.
Open water swim event on the picturesque Lake Ruataniwha at the heart of the Mackenzie Region.
Every swimmer, sponsor, and supporter is helping the community thrive both in and out of the water, as funds raised are invested back into community groups.
Choose from a 500m, 1500m or 3800m swim, as an individual or in a team.
170km / 92km / 77km / 34km of incredible scenery as you loop Lake Tekapo on two wheels over a mixture of sealed road, gravel road, farm tracks, river crossings.
Book your Mackenzie Muster accommodation direct with us for a 10% discount – enter the code: muster2026
Breathe Tekapo is an invitation for you to step away from your everyday demands and make space for your wellbeing.
Our 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.
Book your Breathe accommodation direct with us for a 10% discount – enter the code: breathe2026
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 10% discount – enter the code: racetekapo
Three events (mountain bike, kayak and off-road run) over two days in Tekapo’s neighboring town of Twizel.
Competitors can enter individual events or for the really keen, complete all three events and become a Hard Labourer! Events have age groups and are family focused. Funds raised supports local kids sports teams & community groups.
All Women’s Adventure Race, where women team up, train and have an absolute blast of an adventure together, side by side all the way.
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.