Experience the Mackenzie Country’s beautiful scenery on a scenic 4WD tour! Daily tours from Tekapo.
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04/11/2024
Small group travel allows you to explore further, communicate more intimately and travel deeper into remote and hard to access areas of breathtaking beauty. Combine it with private access and it’s a great recipe for a good time :) station
24/10/2024
We partner with local to deliver some of the finest and unique Backcountry experiences in The Mackenzie Region. Remote Alpine Hiking, Photography, Whiskey Tasting or just incredible sightseeing, our carefully crafted experiences offer an awesome way to explore some of NZ's untouched beauty.
21/10/2024
There is so much to explore in this beautiful Mackenzie Basin, far away from the crowds yet close enough for a morning journey or afternoon explore.
We're proud to be able to offer people the experience of what makes New Zealand so legendary in many ways. Even the Kiwi's agree :)
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27/04/2024
Have you met our small team ?
Ben, Cristina , Wayne , Chris and Paul. All local folks sharing their passion for the Mackenzie backcountry and this beautiful part of New Zealand 🇳🇿.
We finally got out for a wee tour all together on a stunning fall day. Can’t beat good people and legendary scenery!
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10/03/2024
Our annual Autumn Muster Photography Tour is around the corner! April 12th come join us for a wonderful day in the Cass valley backcountry as we welcome the beautiful Merinos making their travels back from a summer of grazing in the High Country.
Pack your gear for wonderful New Zealand High Country experience, wether you are a photographer or just enjoy being amongst the mountains and legendary Mackenzie Country Landscapes.
Subjects range from, High Country farming, Merinos, Mountains, Glaciers, Landscapes, old sheds, Black Stilts, Banded Dotterels, Crested Wrybills, and handsome Shepherds :)
This is a photographer's dream day trip, we'll enjoy plenty of photography stops and cuppa's and wonderful commentary of this unique part of New Zealand. Private access to one of NZ's most incredible High Country stations combined with our characterful guides and awesome 4WD's, you'll enjoy a memorable day with us and our small passionate team :)
Spaces limited, tour includes private access, light snacks, hot drinks , cold drinks a legendary experience.
April 12th , 9:30 AM-4;30 pm departs Lake Tekapo,
500.00$ per person, 7hrs
or email us for more info : [email protected]
or call us : 020 4156 4900
07/03/2024
12/11/2023
We're celebrating our all time favourite bird here in The Mackenzie Country - The Kaki / Black Stilt.
Read on to discover more about this little-known member of New Zealand’s world-famous native bird family and all the interesting details about this rare wading bird of ours :)
The Black Stilt bird can be found in New Zealand's Mackenzie Basin. Learn about the Black Stilt Kaki and journey into its habitat on a private birding tour.
10/11/2023
The Black Stilt – Kaki is a critically endangered wading bird which is both native and endemic to New Zealand. But why is the Black Stilt so critically endangered, what is its habitat, and how can you see this stunning bird in the wild?
Read on to discover more about this little-known member of New Zealand’s world-famous native bird family. And don't forget to vote for this wee Character by visiting
Forest & Bird’s Bird of the Year recognises our unique birds and with each vote you give them a voice.
30/07/2023
A shower coming over into The Cass Valley, and a lovely rainbow boasts over Memorial Hut. A legendary spot where the Cass River meets the Ailsa stream. Steep ascents for hiking and crystal clear waterfalls, awesome night skies and just a magical spot all round.
26/07/2023
If the snow isn't that great and even if it is, there's more to see this winter by jumping on board a Landy with us, and exploring remote alpine valleys with snow capped peaks and breathtaking scenery.
20/07/2023
Lake Tekapo in Winter offers an even more spectacular visit to guests, with its snow-capped peaks and clear blue bird sky days. Opposite to summer season when most of the snow is melted away, Lake Tekapo is a wonderful place during winter as it shines in all its beauty during the winter months of June, July & August.
We reckon it’s one of the best times to visit Lake Tekapo, when it’s less busy and you can enjoy the southern alps at their finest.
Lake Tekapo is a stunning glacial lake that offers breath-taking views and endless winter activities. Discover the best Lake Tekapo winter activities today.
12/07/2023
There are heaps of beautiful hidden alpine tarns waiting to be explored in the Mackenzie Country. This one is a lovely spot we enjoy hiking to on our 2 night/3day Mackenzie Alpine Hiking Tour in the summer months. And oh ya- theres a great little hut just minutes away :)
02/07/2023
Our winter schedule is on now, with the Cass Valley tour departing daily, 10am from Lake Tekapo! ⛄️
Experience some of New Zealand’s most picturesque landscapes on a scenic 4WD tour through the private back country around Lake Tekapo. Amazing guides, family-friendly, and some of the best photo opportunities you'll get on your New Zealand adventure! 😍
Autumn Muster Photography Tour is back on again this April 14th & 15th !
9:30- 4:30
Come experience one of New Zealand’s most spectacular high country musters , on the stunning and private land of Glenmore Station.
This tour will bring you to capture some of The Mackenzies most outstanding natural landscapes alongside shepherds bringing in the Merinos from deep within The Cass Valley backcountry.
A memorable day out to just enjoy the scenery or a photographers dream day in amongst it all :)
Book direct on our website calendar or give us a call 020 4156 4900
Spaces limited
11/04/2023
Autumn Muster Photography Tour is back on again this April 14th & 15th !
9:30- 4:30
Come experience one of New Zealand’s most spectacular high country musters , on the stunning and private land of Glenmore Station.
This tour will bring you to capture some of The Mackenzies most outstanding natural landscapes alongside shepherds bringing in the Merinos from deep within The Cass Valley backcountry.
A memorable day out to just enjoy the scenery or a photographers dream day in amongst it all :)
Book direct on our website calendar or give us a call 020 4156 4900
Spaces limited
29/11/2022
Sharing our passion of The Mackenzie Backcountry today with old and new travel friends in Auckland. Great to be back in the saddle with the borders open!
14/11/2022
For all of you who struggle to fall asleep , start counting 😂
Or try and keep up on the numbers of beautiful Merino Sheep being born during lambing this month!
Photo credit Little Leaf Photography NZ]
Little Leaf Photography NZ]
27/10/2022
A slice of The Cass Valley landscapes right from the footsteps of Lake Tekapo. A must do experience when visiting The Mackenzie Country.
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A slice of The Cass Valley landscapes right from the footsteps of Lake Tekapo. A must do experience when visiting The Mackenzie Country.
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Our newest Mackenzie Alpine Hiking Tour is a one of a kind private and outstanding Hut - Hut hiking experience in the backcountry of the remote Cass Valley High Country.
Tramp through superb scenery and incredible hiking terrain,away from the crowds and off the beaten track.
Unique private huts and guided by the real pros, delicious meals and cold bevies.
Looking for the newest guided kiwi tramp that’s a must Do? Join us this fall , and explore the heart and soul of The Mackenzie Backcountry by foot.
Solitude in the heart of The Southern Alps Escape the noise of life and reconnect in some of New Zealand’s most outstanding natural landscapes with us ! You’ll discover and learn about the truly unique Mackenzie Country.
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Well New Zealand 🇳🇿 welcome back to your beautiful backyard, the way it used to be with plenty of space to roam wild and free sans crowds and hurried ways. Oh wait that’s life in the Mackenzie Country anyways 😜🏔👏.... Come join in the breathtaking beauty with us this weekend !
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The sounds of an authentic Mackenzie High Country Station at work. Early morning weaning @braemar.station . It doesn’t get more New Zealand than this Mates ! 🇳🇿🤩🐑 ⛰
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Letting the Big Rams 🐑 pass @glenmorefarmhouse . Always a highlight to see these big guys holding their heads up high in the mighty Mackenzie Country 🇳🇿⭐️
Check out how healthy they look 👀👌 #beauties #merinorams #lake tekapo #Mackenziecountry #glenmorestation #cassvalleytour
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Beautiful autumn morning for checking out the Perendales and the beautiful Ben Ohau Range cast across Lake Pukaki. Truly 100% pure New Zealand. #highcountryexperience
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Join us Thursday April 25 at 2pm for a journey up the Cass Wilderness Valley. 4 spots still available - have you seen how gorgeous this fall weather is right now?! #tekapoadventures
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Perendale’s 🐑 on the move as we make our way through the beautiful Braemar Station.
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Explore Tekapo’s backcountry by Scenic 4WD Tour and experience The Breathtaking Mackenzie High Country
Just beyond Lake Tekapo’s lakefront lies a vast expansive area of New Zealand’s most impressive landscapes of towering snow capped mountains, glaciated peaks , turquoise sparkling lakes, golden velvet covered hills, roaming sheep; delivering some of the most Outstanding Natural Landscapes of The Mackenzie Country and The World.
Many people don't get the opportunity to explore the incredible landscapes that exist beyond the main roads throughout the Mackenzie Country. Our private access spans over 70,000 acres of remote High Country, offering guests some of the most beautiful vistas in the Mackenzie Basin. Access is only through proper 4WD vehicles, such as our Land Rover Defenders and by private Station permission. Exploring these stations and their inspiring land offers guests a true insight into the visual landscapes of iconic New Zealand beauty. While embracing a hot cuppa and home made snacks , your sure to experience a memorable day out in the High Country, while you await the night time skies.
Our day time tours range from 1.5 hour Merino Sheep Farm Tours on New Zealand’s finest Merino Wool High Country Station “ Glenmore Station” to longer backcountry wilderness tours through the Cass Valley wilderness and a shorter remote 3 hour tour to breathtaking scenic landscapes within Braemar Station situated alongside the eastern shores of Lake Pukaki.
A major focus of our scenic 4WD tours is to allow tourists visiting Lake Tekapo to venture beyond the township and into the backcountry of The Mackenzie Country, where they can experience more of the Unique Outstanding Natural Landscapes found within the beautiful Mackenzie Basin. Our driver guides provide interesting and insightful commentary about the unique landforms and environment found within The Mackenzie Basin , along with a good laugh.
Daily departures are on offer from Lake Tekapo at 9 AM & 2 PM Daily. Private departure times can be arranged easily through contacting our office.
Guests can also BOOK ONLINE or learn more through our website www.TekapoAdventures.com . It is highly recommended to book ahead of time to ensure space on our small group departures.
We look forward to hearing from you, get your cameras ready mates!