Tours Lake Tekapo

Small game hunting on a High Country Station. Join our farming team as they carry out their daily task of pest control. Learn about firearms safety & responsibility, land management and pest control in a safe, controlled environment.
With over 80 years of farming experience in Lake Tekapo, our family has acquired extensive knowledge of the area’s hunting opportunities. Our well-trained guides are dedicated to providing an unforgettable hunting experience for our guests.
As land owners, we can easily arrange tours at short notice, and during the tours you will gain an understanding of pest control and ho w we manage our natural environment. Trust us to provide you with an exceptional adventure and memories that will last a lifetime.


Due to safety reasons we can only accept bookings for adults aged 18 and above.
**We can acco mmodate groups l arger than 4 upon request, please email hello@gotekapo.com for more information**

Our 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.


Certainly the more exciting way to see the High Country - join us!


**We can accommodate groups larger than 4 upon request, please email hello@gotekapo.com for more information**

Get involved in a world class astrophotography experience!

The location of our astrophotography tour is truly stunning. Get ready for pure darkness and incredible 360° views over 50,000-acres of farmland nestled in the gold-rated Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. This tour is pure magic if you are wanting to learn or extend your astrophotography skills.

Learn how to take jaw dropping pictures using our telescopes and digital cameras or even better bring along your own camera and if we can use it, we will. Tours will be customized depending on the weather and what you want to learn. This could include wide-angle imagery of the night sky, imagery of the Milky Way or constellations, capturing star trails or night-time lapse animations and to top it all off we will also help you process the images post-capture!

Our fully guided 3-hour experience departs nightly with a maximum of 4 adults. This tour is downright essential if you want to sharpen your astrophotography skills and is suitable for beginners through to advanced.

Please note: Your credit card will be charged in NZD. Astrophotography tours are limited to adults (16+) only. If using your own camera, then you will already have any image/s you take however if using our camera, we will provide you with your post capture image/s via a download link. We will occasionally use these photos on our social media platforms and website to showcase the tour experience. Participation in tour photos is voluntary.

For our cancellation policy please read our Terms & Conditions .

The Astrophotography Tour Includes: Transport to / from the Silver River office in Tekapo to the astrophotography site 15 minutes away. Fully guided tour with one of our experienced guides. Use of our toasty warm down jackets. Use of our telescopes, camera, and equipment. Tours capped at 4 adults. Little to no light pollution. Vast 360°views over the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. If using our camera, you will receive the processed photos via a digital download link.

Please note that the availability will be on request, kindly email hello@silverriver.co.nz to confirm the date is available for you to book the tour. Thank you!