• Lake Tekapo - Discover the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand’s renowned Mackenzie Country. This tour takes you from the coast to the foothills, showcasing the majestic glaciers and the stunning turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo. Enjoy detailed local insights into the remarkable natural landscapes of The Mackenzie Country, its history, and the unique geological processes that make this part of the South Island so extraordinary. You’ll witness some of the most spectacular scenery on this tour and have 1.5 hours to explore Lake Tekapo at your own pace. This is the perfect amount of time to capture photos of the Church of the Good Shepherd, stroll along the lake, and enjoy lunch in town at your own cost. After lunch, the journey continues on a backcountry road to discover exclusive viewpoints of Mt Cook & Lake Pukaki, before returning to the Port of Timaru.
• The Church of the Good Shepherd - This magnificent stone church is set in one of the world’s most stunning locations. Take a few moments to soak in the breathtaking views of this special and popular attraction in Lake Tekapo.
• Lake Pukaki - Experience the best views of Mt Cook across Lake Pukaki from a private sheep farm.
• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - Enjoy awe-inspiring views of Mt Cook (weather permitting) from our access to a beautiful private sheep farm, offering some of the finest views of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman, and Lake Pukaki. We will not be driving into Mt Cook Village due to time constraints for cruise ship port stops. This provides cruise ship passengers the opportunity to view Mt Cook by land within a limited timeframe.

• Private transportation
• Local in-depth commentary of The Mackenzie Country
• Access to private roads with breathtaking views
• Guaranteed return to cruise ship port 1 hour before departure
• Transportation from Timaru to Lake Tekapo and return
• Access to Mt. John Scenic Road for amazing 360 views

• Snacks

This tour is created for Cruise Ship Passengers wanting to get to Lake Tekapo inclusive of transportation and a guided experience.

You’ll explore the magnificent High Country scenery of Lake Tekapo and The Mackenzie Basin on this small group sightseeing tour, with transportation from Timaru to Lake Tekapo and return.

Stop in at the Church of the Good Shepherd, and take a journey up a private rd to get amazing 360degree views of The Mackenzie Basin at Mt John.

You’ll have time at your own leisure in Tekapo to enjoy a walk along the lake or grab lunch in town at your own expense.

This sightseeing tour offers plenty of opportunities at all the key destinations and also a few private access photo locations, along less populated areas of Lake Tekapo.

Capture the essence of this dramatic scenery by travelling with us and our charismatic driver guides, who will share with you the remarkable history, geology and stories of what makes the Mackenzie Country so special.

• Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.