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By Silver River Stargazing
Free cancellation available
Price is €200 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview

    • An exciting way to explore the Mackenzie High Country
    • Get to know a working Merino sheep farm station
    • Spot some wildlife animals such as the Tahr, hawks, and more bird species!
    • Beautiful sceneries with the farm and mountains.

Activity location

    • Mount Cook
    • MacKenzie District, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 48 Darchiac Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand | We share the same land with The Cairns Alpine Resort. Please look for "Go Tekapo" signboard and that is our check-in office.
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    3 hour 4x4 tour of the Mt Hay station with guide
  • Inclusions
    Expert local knowledge of Tekapo and farm stations
  • Inclusions
    Light refreshments within the tour.
  • Inclusions
    Exclusive access to private land of 50,000 acres farmland.

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with motion sickness, Pregnant women
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Our four wheel drive tours show you the most beautiful views in the Mackenzie High Country: do not forget your camera!

    Want an exciting way to explore the Mackenzie High Country? Look no further than our tour of Mount Hay Station, our working Merino sheep farm just 5km outside of Lake Tekapo.

    Our four wheel drive farm vehicles are made for the terrain, and our local guides are psyched to take you on some of the thrilling adventures. Jump in and listen to your guide give background on our 50,000 acre farm which has been in the family for nearly 100 years.

    Spot some of the farm residents along the way, consisting of 12,000 Merino sheep, 700 Angus cows, 30 alpacas, 25 horses and 15 working dogs! You can also spot many wild animals around the farm too.

    Discover some of the bird life on the farm at one of the tarns you will pass, whilst passing through the scenery all around Mount Edward and the Tekapo saddle. Hold on to your seats as we then climb Mount Hay where you have fantastic views back to the Lake Tekapo Township, Mount John, along the lake and into the Aoraki Mount Cook national park!

    Explore Phantom Lagoon next, with its beautiful waters in a scenic location and enjoy small refreshments. After this, you will hear the stories of Boundary Creek Hut and finish the tour with stunning views down Lake Tekapo as you make the steep descent back to town.

    Certainly the more exciting way to see the High Country - join us!

Location

Activity location

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    • Mount Cook
    • MacKenzie District, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 48 Darchiac Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand | We share the same land with The Cairns Alpine Resort. Please look for "Go Tekapo" signboard and that is our check-in office.
    • Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Region, New Zealand