High Country Station Tour

Raise your hand if you’re ready for a farm adventure like no other! Our 2-hour guided high country farm tour takes you deep into the heart of Mt Hay Station — a vast 50,000-acre working property just outside of Tekapo. You’ll discover epic landscapes, meet a variety of friendly farm animals, and enjoy an authentic taste of Kiwi station life.

The photo opportunities are endless — from sweeping alpine views to cheeky alpacas — so don’t forget your camera!

Travel in comfort and style in our 12-seater 4WD Mercedes Sprinter van, perfectly equipped for both smooth and bumpy farm tracks. Large windows give everyone a clear view as we explore remote areas and our favourite scenic stops. Tours are capped at just 10 guests, so you get small-group warmth with big-landscape drama.

Your journey begins with the story of Lake Tekapo and historic Mt John Station, spotting farm residents along the way — 12,000 merino sheep, 700 Angus cattle, alpacas, 25 horses, and 15 working dogs! Learn about the Irishman Creek Hut, forestry, and the football-sized pinecones that grow here. Soak up the views at Swan Tarn, an alpine gem framed by the Southern Alps and Aoraki/Mt Cook, and see if you can spot the rare black stilt bird.

Sample pure New Zealand honey produced on the farm , drink crystal-clear spring water straight from the source at Forks Stream, and discover the native plants that thrive in this high-country environment. Pass by the horse ranch — home to the horses who starred in Disney’s Mulan — and visit our private Mt John lookout for one of the most breathtaking panoramas in Tekapo. (depend on season)

The second half of your adventure is the Mt Hay Farm Experience — an interactive, hands-on visit to our woolshed and farmyard. Watch a live sheepdog demonstration, meet friendly animals up close, and witness a traditional sheep shearing. Feel the softness of freshly shorn merino wool, feed our alpacas, and enjoy a fun “dress like a farmer” photo opportunity to remember your visit.

FREE Petting Zoo session email hello@gotekapo.com to claim it!  

You could join our petting zoo for free if you booked our High Country Station Tour. Simply choose our petting zoo session (9:15AM,11AM ,1PM , 2PM, 3PM, 4PM) which last around 30 mins guided tour. Feel free to pick anytime that you prefer,before or after the tours. Just email us hello@gotekapo.com with your confirmation number and our staff will book you in for FREE! Come and meet our superstars animals in the zoo such as Merino Sheep, Alpaca, Kunekune pigs, Jersey cow and Guinea pigs.Check in location is at 48 D'Archiac Drive same as High Country Station Tour.

By the end of your tour, you’ll have a camera full of amazing shots, a head full of fascinating local stories, and maybe a few new furry friends. This is an unforgettable high-country experience the whole family will love.

**We can accommodate groups larger than 10 upon request, please email hello@gotekapo.com for more information**