Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry
Overview
Explore Tekapo's backcountry wilderness on a Scenic 4WD Tour, offering private access into some of The Mackenzie's most beautiful High Country Stations. Discover the best scenery & landscapes within Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki / Mackenzie area. You'll explore impressive natural beauty beyond Tekapo lakefront for unique photography opportunities, educational commentary and an incredible High Country experience situated in the heart of New Zealand's iconic scenery. This is a premium, all-inclusive backcountry experience with exclusive access to private high-country stations.
• Remote Backcountry 4WD High Country Station Tour through Braemar Station
• Stunning and unique views of Mt Cook & Mt Tasman, The Main Divide & Lake Pukaki & The Ben Ohau Mountains
• Breathtaking scenery of New Zealand’s most impressive landscapes
• Educational information on the area’s unique landforms & species & ecology within The Mackenzie
• Refreshments & Snacks
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Light refreshments
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Lake Tekapo 7999
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Lake Tekapo
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Mackenzie District
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-102427P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Light refreshments.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points.
- Live commentary on board.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Light refreshments
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
