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South Island

Start: Aotea Gifts, Lake Tekapo
Location: Lake Tekapo
Travel Time: 3 hours

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Discover the legendary Mackenzie Country with the Braemar Station Backcountry Tour, a scenic 4WD adventure through one of New Zealand's most beautiful high country stations. This exclusive tour provides private access to stunning vistas of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman, the Southern Alps, and Lake Pukaki. Traverse high tussock grasslands while learning about the area's unique ecology and history. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, feed farm animals like Perendale sheep, Angus cattle, and Red Deer, and savour refreshments amidst this remote wilderness, offering an authentic glimpse into New Zealand’s high country life.

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The tour of Braemar Station offers a sense of true remoteness, as you explore wide-open tall tussock grasslands and unique landforms covered in red tussock. The landscapes you’ll encounter feature spectacular lateral moraines, adding to the area’s natural beauty.

The backdrop of Mount Cook, New Zealand’s tallest peak, and the glaciated Main Divide will leave you in awe. These magnificent sights are a photographer’s dream, offering some of the finest scenery in the country.

TOUR INCLUSIONS

  • Driver
  • Educational Tour
  • Light Refreshment
  • Light Snack

NOT INCLUDED

  • Meals
  • Souvenirs

TOUR INFORMATION

  • Departure: AOTEA GIFTS | Tekapo Township
  • Departure Time: 9:00 AM
  • Minimum of 2 People
  • Dress Code: Casual, Comfortable, Stable Footwear, Warm Jacket, Hat, Sunglasses, Camera
  • Availability: October – May

Tour Note: There will be opportunities for photos and breathtaking vistas to enjoy. Light walking to close proximity viewpoints for photos, so stable footwear is recommended.

AGE INFORMATION

  • Adult: 17 years +
  • Child: 16 years and under

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

  • More than 24 hours before departure: Full Refund.**
  • Within 24 hours of the tour starting: No refund

Note: **Refund excludes credit card or payment fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.

*Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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