点评:The Mount John Observatory is located just a short drive from Lake Tekapo Village, and offers some of the most spectacular views in the area. I visited during the day, and the panoramic views of Lake Tekapo, the surrounding mountains, and the McKenzie basin were absolutely breathtaking. There is a $14 admission fee to drive up to the observatory area, and visitors should be aware that the access road closes at 4 PM unless you have booked one of the stargazing tours. Be sure to plan accordingly. There is also a café at the top, which is convenient if you’d like to grab a snack or drink while enjoying the scenery I ordered a savory biscuit, which was just average and I was surprised to learn they did not offer complementary water. You have to purchase bottled water if you want some.Despite those minor drawbacks, the views are truly the star of the experience. For anyone visiting Lake Tekapo, I would highly recommend making the trip to the top. The scenery alone makes it worthwhile.
翻译:约翰山天文台距离蒂卡普湖村仅需短暂车程,拥有该地区最壮丽的景色。我白天去的,蒂卡普湖、周围群山和麦肯齐盆地的全景令人叹为观止。开车前往天文台区域需要支付14美元的门票,游客需要注意的是,除非您预订了观星之旅,否则通往天文台的道路会在下午4点关闭。请务必提前做好计划。山顶还有一家咖啡馆,如果您想一边欣赏美景一边享用小吃或饮料,这里非常方便。我点了一份咸味饼干,味道一般,而且令我惊讶的是,他们不提供免费饮用水。如果您需要瓶装水,则必须购买。尽管存在这些小瑕疵,但景色才是此行的最大亮点。对于任何前往蒂卡普湖的游客,我强烈推荐您登上山顶。单是这美景就足以让您不虚此行。