About & Description

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. It comes highly recommended as a must-do on your travels through the Mackenzie District Getting there: just south of the main township of Lake Tekapo turn on to Godley Peaks Rd. A few minutes down the road you'll see the gateway on your right, and the road which leads to the summit (and cafe!). If you prefer to walk, take a look at the tourist information maps, or just follow the signs from beside the Alpine Springs Hot Pools complex.