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Discover Our Lake Tekapo Scenic 4WD Tours

Experience the outstanding natural landscapes of the Mackenzie Country with our range of guided 4WD tours in Lake Tekapo. Offering a must-do activity during your stay in this breathtaking region, our 4WD tours take you deep into the heart of New Zealand's most incredible scenery.

Our Lake Tekapo 4WD tours are as legendary as the landscapes themselves, providing educational and inspiring experiences for solo travelers, families, and private groups alike. Whether you're visiting to explore off-road trails or to enjoy a scenic drive, don't miss out on discovering private high country farms and wilderness with access to the most beautiful landscapes far away from the crowds of town.

Find yourself amongst the finest backcountry and fresh mountain air, surrounded by dazzling glaciers and snow-capped mountains. Our 4WD tours promise to be a highlight of your New Zealand adventure, led by experienced guides who will share the remarkable history, geology, and stories that make the Mackenzie Country so special.

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Discover Our Lake Tekapo Scenic 4WD Tours

Braemar Station Backcountry Tour

Discover the splendor of Braemar Station's high country on a scenic 4WD tour. Glimpse Aoraki/Mt Cook and explore one of New Zealand's most stunning landscapes.

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Cass Valley Backcountry Tour

Embark on the Cass Valley 4WD tour and journey through the heart of New Zealand's finest merino sheep stations, wrapped in the valley's captivating wilderness.

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Mackenzie Country Private Tours

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.

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High Country Photo Tour

Experience the best of Tekapo's stunning scenery in a short amount of time with our Tekapo Scenic High Country Photo Tour. Join us for a quick 1.5-hour journey to capture breathtaking views of Lake Tekapo, The Two Thumbs Range, Lake Alexandrina, and the Cass Valley Alpine.

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Journey into the heart of New Zealand's most beautiful landscapes of the Mackenzie Country

Why Choose Tekapo Adventures

Choosing Tekapo Adventures means opting for a uniquely immersive experience in the Mackenzie Backcountry. Our intimate knowledge of the land, family roots, and commitment to sustainability make every journey with us not just a trip, but a foray into the heart of New Zealand's natural majesty. Join us to discover why our exclusive access, expert guidance, and diverse, educational adventures set us apart as the preferred choice for discerning explorers.

Join our family. Experience the warmth and personalized service that can only come from a family-run venture.

Whether it’s a peaceful 4WD tour or a challenging Alpine hike, our diverse offerings cater to all adventure spirits.

Expand your horizons. Our trips are infused with insightful narratives about the local ecology, geology, and history.

Unveil the hidden corners of the Mackenzie Country with our unparalleled access to private lands.

Learn from the best. Our guides are not only wilderness experts but also storytellers of the land.

Journey with a clear conscience. Our eco-friendly approach ensures the preservation of these landscapes for years to come.

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Sydney Turk
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Our whole group had a fantastic time on our all day safari trip! Ben was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He answered any and all of our questions about the beautiful landscape and was very attentive to our needs. We got to enjoy a provided picnic lunch, drink fresh water from a stream, see a flock of merino sheep, and go on a short hike to a waterfall. I highly recommend the trip!
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Jan Macpherson
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Last week I was lucky to do the Autumn Muster Tour up through Glenmore Station and the Cass Valley with Tekapo Adventures. It was a stunner of a day to be driving deep into the stunning Mackenzie high country with these guys bring the merinos down from the mountains to lower ground for winter. Chris was such a great guide for the day and I highly recommend anyone who gets the opportunity to take one of the Tours through Tekapo Adventures to just do it!!!
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Sharon Houghton
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A group of 7 did the over night hike. Tekapo Adventures took great care in planning our hike to accommodate all our abilities. We drove for over 2 hours on a 4WD track to the start of the hike. Once parked We were soon crossing rivers before starting the ascent to The Lady Emily hut. The views were out of this world! Our guides Christina and Chris were incredibly knowledgeable, fun and went out of their way to look after us. Whilst the hike was steep, we never felt our safety was at all compromised. The food provided by Christina was tasty and plentiful, the hut was warm and clean. We didn’t see another person for the whole trip, it really was the most magnificent guided backcountry hike Ive ever done. Can’t wait to do the next and simply can’t recommend this trip enough!
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Tom
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We had a fantastic tour with our guide Bill. We couldn’t ask for more. Friendly and informative. We saw great views, and wonderful wildlife.
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A truely unique hike to Lady Emily Hut up the Cass Valley on Glenmore Station. Every aspect thought through and delivered so well, from pre departure meeting and gear check which also doubled as ‘meet your guides’; 4x4 trip with fantastic history, commentary and dad jokes from Chris; delicious fresh and home cooked food by Christina; encouragement and teamwork; to magnificent views and back country experience like no other. Christina and Chris 10/10. Epic experience!!
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moxius
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We went on a Black Stilt tour this morning with Cristina! She was so joyful and telling us alot about the region! After our first stop we already found 3 Black Stilts!! Was so awesome to see these critically endangered birds!! We had a blast during our four hour Black Stilt tour!! Me and my brother would highly recommend booking a tour with Tekapo Adventures!! Peter and Johan.
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Dan Murphy
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We had an amazing hike with Tekapo Adventures. Cristina and Chris did a fantastic job sharing their knowledge of the New Zealand high country. We stayed at the Lady Emily Hut and had a lovely hike with amazing views. I would highly recommend this organization for your next adventure.
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James Houghton
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We have had the most amazing overnight hike with Cristina and Chris. Spectacular views up the Cass Valley and overnight at Lady Emily Hut. Couldn’t be more impressed with the organisation the knowledge and care. Would totally recommend
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Perfect day!!! Our guide Cris was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to magnificent points and told us a lot about the local people and culture. He even arranged us beverages and chocolate. Highly recommended!!! יום מושלם! סיור ברכב שטח במקומות שלא ניתן להגיע בשום דרך אחרת. מומלץ בחום!!!
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Annuschka Van Tuijl
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Wat een geweldige ervaring. Je krijgt zoveel te zien van de Tekapo omgeving, waar jezelf nooit kan komen. Zoveel mooie vergezichten, verschillende landschappen, dieren, etc. Het was nog zoveel mooier dan we hadden gehoopt. En dat zeker dankzij gids/chauffeur Bill Davis. Wat heeft hij het geweldig gedaan. Mooie verhalen, uitleg en zeker het laten zien van deze prachtige omgeving. Wat was dit SUPER!!
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We are a small family owned business with a deep passion for Nature and remote backcountry experiences. Founded by a Kiwi Canadian adventure couple who have spent over 15 +years together, living and breathing wilderness adventures between New Zealand’s Southern Alps & Canada’s remote Coast Mountains of British Columbia.

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