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South Island

Start: Tekapo
Location: Lake Tekapo
Duration: 120 minutes
Travel Time: 3 hours
Minimum Age: 8

4WD High Country Adventure near Lake Tekapo

Experience the Mackenzie High Country on a guided Mount Hay Station 4WD tour, travelling across a working merino sheep farm just 5km from Lake Tekapo. With rugged farm tracks, wide alpine views and local guides sharing stories along the way, this is one of the most exciting ways to see the high country landscape.

Mount Hay Station has been in the same family for nearly 100 years and is home to merino sheep, Angus cattle, alpacas, horses and working dogs. As you travel through the station, youโ€™ll see remote viewpoints, tarns, farm animals and sweeping scenery across Lake Tekapo, Mount John and towards Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.

Tour Highlights

  • Guided 4WD tour of Mount Hay Station
  • Explore a working merino sheep farm near Lake Tekapo
  • Travel through rugged Mackenzie High Country terrain
  • See merino sheep, Angus cattle, alpacas, horses and working dogs
  • Enjoy views of Lake Tekapo, Mount John and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
  • Visit scenic locations including Mount Hay and Phantom Lagoon
  • Hear local stories about station life and Boundary Creek Hut
  • Small refreshments included
  • Great photo opportunities throughout the tour
  • Adult: 18 years +
  • Children: ย 8-17 years
  • 24 hours or more before travel: Full refund**
  • Within 24 hours: No refund

Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

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