Astro Cafe | Lake Tekapo | NZ
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Landmark and historical place Cafe
Where Earth and Sky meet for delicious food, great coffee and breath-taking views! As described in the Lonely Planet Guide as "possibly the best place on the planet for a coffee". Drive or hike up to join the friendly team in Mt John's Astro Café for fine fresh high country fare and great coffee.
Experience the stunning ethereal view for yourself from this unique glass walled and roofed establishment that sits 300m above the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo. Read more
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Review Astro Cafe | Lake Tekapo | NZ
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Doug R. 2016-06-11
We loved lunching at the cafe and found staff very friendly and infomative. The weather was great and the views were stunning overlooking the...
We loved lunching at the cafe and found staff very friendly and infomative. The weather was great and the views were stunning overlooking the...
Rohan J. 2014-12-01
#Windcrashing Amazing Views of #LakeTekapo with superb coffee and carrot cake.. #MustVisit
#Windcrashing Amazing Views of #LakeTekapo with superb coffee and carrot cake.. #MustVisit
Kim T. 2018-08-03
We didnt go up to the cafe because i refuse to pay $8 to drive on a piece of road. The views from other surrounding areas were beautiful and amazing...
We didnt go up to the cafe because i refuse to pay $8 to drive on a piece of road. The views from other surrounding areas were beautiful and amazing...
Quins W. 2018-05-18
風景超美, 巧克力香蕉鬆餅超好吃
風景超美, 巧克力香蕉鬆餅超好吃
Caroline P. 2018-03-11
Wonderful views from this cafe, good food and drinks as well
Wonderful views from this cafe, good food and drinks as well
Ag L. 2018-02-25
Nice service and food, very windy but still love to seat outside to enjoy our breakfast with the super cool view. Hope can come again in winter it...
Nice service and food, very windy but still love to seat outside to enjoy our breakfast with the super cool view. Hope can come again in winter it...
Yao Z. 2018-02-23
风景绝赞
风景绝赞
Deborah W. 2018-02-09
Excellent landscape!
Excellent landscape!
RH T. 2018-02-06
Good view and windy must try their “latte art”!
Good view and windy must try their “latte art”!
Aware N. 2018-01-25
It was the second time visiting the Astro Cafe. Didn't let me down. Not at all.. magnificent view, good coffee, great dessert..
It was the second time visiting the Astro Cafe. Didn't let me down. Not at all.. magnificent view, good coffee, great dessert..
Lesley E. 2017-12-27
Great coffee. Great carrot cake. Very friendly staff. Good prices. And let’s not forget the truly stunning views...
Great coffee. Great carrot cake. Very friendly staff. Good prices. And let’s not forget the truly stunning views...
Khek Ming T. 2017-12-25
A must visit cafe. On top of the hill with stinning view of Mt.Cook and lake tekapo. There are few walk ways to enjoy the scenety.
A must visit cafe. On top of the hill with stinning view of Mt.Cook and lake tekapo. There are few walk ways to enjoy the scenety.
Michael J. 2017-12-03
Wonderful views both driving there and once at the summit. A lovely captivating location and cafe.
Wonderful views both driving there and once at the summit. A lovely captivating location and cafe.
Yenzy T. 2017-11-11
Amazing
Amazing
�. 2017-10-31
是假掰的好所在(台)。
是假掰的好所在(台)。
Breeze Morakot C. 2017-10-29
Went up Mt John Observatory on a glorious day. The cafe was busy but we didn't mind the small wait for our coffee and cakes. Why would you want to...
Went up Mt John Observatory on a glorious day. The cafe was busy but we didn't mind the small wait for our coffee and cakes. Why would you want to...
Jodie W. 2017-10-21
Very very slow to make a simple hot chocolate. There was more staff then people yet after 20mins I went and asked for my money back. Such a shame as...
Very very slow to make a simple hot chocolate. There was more staff then people yet after 20mins I went and asked for my money back. Such a shame as...
�. 2017-10-07
风景无敌~咖啡价格也并没有因为景点而特别贵,值得推荐。算是蒂卡波湖为数不多的景点吧
风景无敌~咖啡价格也并没有因为景点而特别贵,值得推荐。算是蒂卡波湖为数不多的景点吧
Lucy D. 2017-09-26
We had a lovely lunch yesterday. It was very windy and the staff were very informative and safety conscious. Well done on providing such caring staff!
We had a lovely lunch yesterday. It was very windy and the staff were very informative and safety conscious. Well done on providing such caring staff!
Sue M. 2017-09-11
It has amazing views but the food is very expensive!!! Coffee was great
It has amazing views but the food is very expensive!!! Coffee was great
Updates from Astro Cafe | Lake Tekapo | NZ
Astro Cafe | Lake Tekapo | N. 2017-01-01
Happy New Year! Please be advised that due to high winds, the Astro Cafe is closed until further notice.
Happy New Year! Please be advised that due to high winds, the Astro Cafe is closed until further notice.
Astro Cafe | Lake Tekapo | N. 2016-12-31
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Join us for a bite to eat at 'the best café between Earth & Sky..' We offer a wide selection of sweet & savory treats, treats that the whole family can enjoy! We are currently open between 9AM - 6PM. For more information contact us at
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Join us for a bite to eat at 'the best café between Earth & Sky..' We offer a wide selection of sweet & savory treats, treats that the whole family can enjoy! We are currently open between 9AM - 6PM. For more information contact us at
Astro Cafe | Lake Tekapo | N. 2016-12-20
Festive greetings to all of our friends from each corner of the globe. Bring the children to Mt. John and take in the panoramic views. We have a wide selction of sweet treats, sandwiches, smoothies and coffees! Our opening hours are currently 9am - 6pm
Festive greetings to all of our friends from each corner of the globe. Bring the children to Mt. John and take in the panoramic views. We have a wide selction of sweet treats, sandwiches, smoothies and coffees! Our opening hours are currently 9am - 6pm
Astro Cafe | Lake Tekapo | N. 2016-12-12
Head up to the Astro Café and take a look at our new Christmas treats! Come up and choose either a Christmas pudding with either cream or custard, or perhaps our pavlova, fruits and cream is more for you! Either way drive or walk up to the Astro Café an
Head up to the Astro Café and take a look at our new Christmas treats! Come up and choose either a Christmas pudding with either cream or custard, or perhaps our pavlova, fruits and cream is more for you! Either way drive or walk up to the Astro Café an
Astro Cafe | Lake Tekapo | N. 2016-12-12
Head up to the Astro Café and take a look at our new Christmas treats! Come up and choose either a Christmas pudding with either cream or custard, or perhaps our pavlova, fruits and cream is more for you! Either way drive or walk up to the Astro Café an
Head up to the Astro Café and take a look at our new Christmas treats! Come up and choose either a Christmas pudding with either cream or custard, or perhaps our pavlova, fruits and cream is more for you! Either way drive or walk up to the Astro Café an
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20 reviews of Astro Cafe | Lake Tekapo | NZ.
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