After some hard deliberation our judges have picked a winner for our Lake Tekapo Untouched Scape Photo Competition. The winner is Chris Almario.

Our winner and partner, will be staying at Lake Tekapo Cottages for three night’s in either the ‘Honeymoon Suite’ or ‘The Pines’
The Cottages are a two minute walk from the Church of the Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapo itself, or an easy walk of ten minutes over the bridge to the main shopping area.
Air Safaris have put up a fantastic flight, the Grand Traverse. “The Grand Traverse is recognised as the premier Aoraki-Mount Cook flight-seeing experience; this magnificent flight encompasses two World Heritage National Parks and 200 km of New Zealand’s most memorable and breathtaking scenery.”
With having three night’s in Tekapo this will be a grand chance to pick the perfect weather window for this flight.
An evening with Earth and Sky at the Mount John Observatory, Canterbury, New Zealand where Fraser Gunn, will guide you through how to photograph the night sky along with a specialist guide who will fill you full of information about the many features and points of interest around our beautiful southern sky.
Plus guided trips around the MacKenzie area with many beautiful and interesting stops at scenic spots with photographer Stephen Dickson from Wirehunt Photography , including a portrait session, along with photo’s as you go about your trip.
A full meal for two at Rakinui Restaruant , with your choice of whatever is on the menu, from Seared Mount Cook Salmon, Baked Lamb Rack and Denver Leg Venison or whatever else tickles your fancy. Situated at Peppers Resort this is a real treat with great food, and a great setting and service.
A photo cruise for two on the Turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Tekapo from the water, with Cruise Tekapo. A two hour journey exploring the historical sites around Lake Tekapo’s shores, land on Motuariki Island, and later visit the head of the lake and the mighty Godley and Macaulay Rivers. This is a great opportunity to experience the grandeur of the Southern Alps from the water.
A meal for two at the wonderful Kohan Japanese Restaurant
The Kohan’s kitchen produces fine Japanese speciality’s. Using many local ingredients, such as the world class salmon grown on our doorstep, it’s easy to experience why the Kohan is considered one of New Zealand’s leading Japanese Restaurants.

The total prize value is approximately $5000

Thanks everyone who submitted an entry. We will be having another competition soon so you’ll all have another chance to win a wonderful few days away in sunny Lake Tekapo.