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Lake Tekapo Farm Tours
Lake Tekapo Farm Tours
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Lake Tekapo Farm Tours
Lake Tekapo Farm Tours

Lake Tekapo Farm Tours

By Lake Tekapo Farm Tours
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Overview

The Lake Tekapo Farm Tour is unique for its stunning backdrop of the Southern Alps and Lake Tekapo, combined with a deep commitment to sustainability on a carbon-positive, family-owned farm. Visitors enjoy a hands-on experience with farm animals, learn about eco-friendly farming practices, and explore the adventurous high country landscape. This tour provides an authentic, educational, and visually spectacular adventure. The tour provides opportunities to see unique New Zealand wildlife and farm animals, including Merino sheep, which are famous for their high-quality wool. Visitors can learn about the farm’s carbon-positive operations, its efforts in preserving the environment, and how it balances productivity with conservation.

Activity location

  • Balmoral Station
    • 397 Braemar Road
    • 7999, Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 48 Darchiac Drive
    • 48 Darchiac Drive
    • 7999, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedAnimal feed
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedChild seat (For infants)

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests will need to bring their child seat for infants and it is by NZ law that infants are not allowed to sit on laps in the vehicle

Activity itinerary

Balmoral Station
  • 1h 15m
Stop 1 - is Mt John Woolshed Our tours start and finish at here. You will be greeted by your guide at the Mt John Woolshed, before starting your epic off-road journey. Stop 2 - Irishman Creek Hut We stop off at the Irishman Creek Hut for a history lesson about the region. You'll hear interesting facts about our forestry development and the football-sized pine-cones grown here! Stop 3 - Swan Tarn We'll take you up to one of the best locations in the Mackenzie. Swan Tarn has 360º views and on clear days you'll be able to see Aoraki Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki and beyond. Stop 4 - Forks Stream - Have you ever experienced fresh spring water straight from the source? We're extremely lucky to live in an environment where we can! Fill your water bottle up with pure NZ water here. Stop 5 - Mt John Lookout This stop might be the best on the tour. We'll perch you on top of a hill with expansive views over Lake Tekapo for photos...complete with the opportunity to dress up like a farmer!
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo
  • 45m
Stop 6 - Back to feed the animals including sheep, alpaca, Kune Kune pig, lambs, chickens & ducks

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBalmoral Station
    • 397 Braemar Road
    • 7999, Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE48 Darchiac Drive
    • 48 Darchiac Drive
    • 7999, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand

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