Make the most of your stay in Tekapo
Plan ahead to book your tour or activity and explore all that Tekapo has to offer. With a selection of tours and activities to ensure that you don’t miss out on the best that Tekapo has to offer.
From stargazing, farm tours, fishing to exploring the landscape, make sure you have your place secured to get the most out of your time in Tekapo.
75-minute stargazing tour includes private access to some of the darkest and most accessible locations around Lake Tekapo.
The Mt. Hay Farm experience offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of New Zealand’s high-country farming.
Breathtaking Lupin Flower Tour in remote locations. Explore lupin patches that not many know about. Access stunning private lookouts surrounding Lake Pukaki. Experience private Mackenzie backcountry landscapes.
Easy access combined with large fish and outstanding natural beauty make Lake Tekapo one of the most popular fresh water fishing spots in New Zealand and offer anglers the opportunity to bag the catch of a lifetime.
Experience the grandeur and beauty of the Mackenzie Region on our 25-minute scenic flight, complete with a private landing in a field full of vibrant lupins.
A 120-minute premium tour of the night sky. The tour can be personalised to involve a mix of naked-eye visual stargazing, learning about the brighter stars and important constellations, telescope observations and a free individual photograph under the stars.
Get involved in a world class astrophotography experience! Incredible 360° views over 50,000-acres of farmland nestled in the gold-rated Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. This tour is pure magic if you are wanting to learn or extend your astrophotography skills.
A 2-hour guided high country farm tour takes you deep into the heart of Mt Hay Station — a vast 50,000-acre working property just outside of Tekapo. You’ll discover epic landscapes, meet a variety of friendly farm animals, and enjoy an authentic taste of Kiwi station life.
Four wheel drive tours show you the most beautiful views in the Mackenzie High Country: do not forget your camera! Look no further than a tour of Mount Hay Station, a working Merino sheep farm just 5km outside of Lake Tekapo. The four wheel drive farm vehicles are made for the terrain, and the local guides take you on thrilling adventures.
Experience the grandeur and beauty of the Mackenzie Region on our 25-minute scenic flight, complete with an alpine landing. Nestled in the central South Island, the Mackenzie Basin is simply unmatched. Crystal-clear air, vibrant colours, and dramatic landscapes create a truly unique and special place.
Embark on an extraordinary adventure with Hike Tekapo’s great walk up Mt Ardmore, offering breathtaking views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps. Climbing from 1100 meters to 1989 meters above sea level, this scenic walk promises a stunning ascent into nature’s grandeur.
Your alpine adventure takes flight from Lake Tekapo, ascending above the iconic turquoise waters and golden tussocks of the Mackenzie Basin as your helicopter heads towards the majestic Southern Alps.
Backcountry 4WD scenic tour of Glenmore Station & The Cass Valley. Experience stunning natural landscapes unique to The Mackenzie Country. View waterfalls, glaciers, moraines and big mountains.
Backcountry 4WD high country station tour with stunning views of Mt Cook & Mt Tasman, The Main Divide & Lake Pukaki. Remote breathtaking scenery of New Zealand’s most impressive landscapes.
Explore New Zealand’s incredible Mackenzie Backcountry all to yourself. Hire one of our professional driver guides and comfortable Land Rover Defender 4WD vehicles for a private experience of The Mackenzie’s outstanding natural landscapes.