Want to go hiking in the Two Thumb Range? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Two Thumb Range to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Two Thumb Range is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 1, 2025

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1. Lake Tekapo Beach – Mount John Observatory loop from Lake Tekapo

7.18km

02:22

310m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lake Tekapo Beach – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

4.55km

01:11

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lake Tekapo Footbridge – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

5.33km

01:22

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View of Helms Klamm – Summit of Mount Sunday loop from Fox Glacier

3.48km

00:58

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lake Tekapo – Lake Tekapo Footbridge loop from Lake Tekapo

7.55km

01:59

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Lake Tekapo Footbridge loop from Lake Tekapo

4.96km

01:21

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Church of the Good Shepherd – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

3.54km

00:56

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Lake Tekapo Beach – View of Northern Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

17.1km

04:52

370m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Lake Tekapo – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

4.09km

01:03

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Hiking loop from Lake Tekapo

4.31km

01:11

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in the Two Thumb Range

1. Lake Tekapo Beach – Mount John Observatory loop from Lake Tekapo

2. Lake Tekapo Beach – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

3. Lake Tekapo Footbridge – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

4. View of Helms Klamm – Summit of Mount Sunday loop from Fox Glacier

5. Lake Tekapo – Lake Tekapo Footbridge loop from Lake Tekapo

6. Lake Tekapo Footbridge loop from Lake Tekapo

7. Church of the Good Shepherd – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

8. Lake Tekapo Beach – View of Northern Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

9. Lake Tekapo – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo

10. Hiking loop from Lake Tekapo

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