4WD Tekapo Tours
Explore Lake Tekapo’s High Country with Our Exclusive 4WD Tours – Adventure, History, and Breathtaking Views
Our 4WD Tours & Experiences
Self-Drive ATV Tours - $399 Per Vehicle
Get behind the wheel and explore one of New Zealand’s most spectacular high-country landscapes on this scenic self-drive ATV adventure. Located on Mt Hay Station – a century-old, family-run farm in the heart of Lake Tekapo – this one-hour tour lets you experience real Mackenzie Country terrain in a fun, safe, and unforgettable way.
Climb into your own two-seat Polaris ATV and follow your guide across rolling hills, wide-open tussock country, and rugged farm tracks. Along the way, you’ll stop to take in breathtaking views of Lake Tekapo’s turquoise waters, surrounding mountain ranges, and the awe-inspiring landscapes that have shaped generations of local farming life.
Before departure, a full safety briefing and hands-on vehicle training ensures you feel confident and comfortable behind the wheel. Your guide provides live commentary throughout the journey, sharing stories of the land, its history, and the working life of a high-country station.
Perfect for all levels of experience, this is one of the most exciting ways to discover the beauty of Tekapo’s backcountry.
Tour Highlights
Self-drive your own 2-seat Polaris ATV
Explore private tracks across a historic high-country sheep station
Stunning panoramic views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps
Live commentary from an experienced local guide
1.5-hour experience including safety briefing and vehicle training
Adventure, scenery, and authentic high-country charm – all rolled into one unforgettable Tekapo experience.
Offroad Expedition - $299 Per Person
Discover the wild beauty of Lake Tekapo like never before on an exclusive guided off-road adventure through Mt Hay Station, a working high-country farm set against the dramatic backdrop of the Southern Alps.
Climb aboard our 5-seat Polaris Expedition—a comfortable, all-terrain vehicle designed to take you off the beaten track and deep into the rugged heart of the Mackenzie Country. Led by an experienced local guide, you’ll journey through rolling tussock hills, crystal-clear streams, and panoramic ridgelines offering breathtaking views of Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook, and the Two Thumb Range.
Along the way, learn about the land’s rich history, its connection to generations of high-country farming, and the unique geology and ecology that make this landscape so special. With plenty of photo stops and time to take in the scenery, this small-group experience offers a truly authentic glimpse into New Zealand’s iconic backcountry.
Highlights:
Exclusive access to private high-country farmland on Mt Hay Station
Scenic off-road journey in a comfortable Polaris Expedition
Stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps
Local guide with stories of farming life, wildlife, and the region’s history
Small group experience (max 4 guests) for a personal adventure
Scenic 4WD Tour - $399 Per Person
Our scenic 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 25,000 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.
