Lake Tekapo Map
Lake Tekapo is a lake in New Zealand, covering about 87 km² (34 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 120 m (394 ft). This map shows the lake outlined in blue on shaded relief, with the rivers, borders and towns around it.
How to read this map
Its surface lies about 713 m (2,339 ft) above sea level. Inflows include Godley River, Cass River, Macaulay River and Mistake River. It drains through the Tekapo River.
The blue outline marks Lake Tekapo as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Timaru, Ashburton and Wanaka.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the outline of Lake Tekapo come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the outline is a guide to where Lake Tekapo is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Lake Tekapo facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Area | 87 km² (34 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 713 m (2,339 ft) |
| Inflows | Godley River, Cass River, Macaulay River and Mistake River |
| Outflow | the Tekapo River |
| Countries | New Zealand |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: New Zealand. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Lake Tekapo?
Lake Tekapo covers about 87 km² (34 sq mi).
How deep is Lake Tekapo?
Its maximum depth is about 120 m (394 ft).
Where is Lake Tekapo?
Lake Tekapo lies in New Zealand.
Can I download a blank map of Lake Tekapo?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted lake but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
Use this map
You can download, print and share this map for free, in class, in school projects, in presentations and on websites, as long as you credit the source: Lake Tekapo Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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