Silver River™ Stargazing offer epic stargazing tours in Lake Tekapo that won’t cost the earth. Their experiences are located on 25,000 acres of farmland, all of which fall within the boundaries of the gold rated Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve…aka some of the darkest skies in the world. Another awesome bonus? They have little to no light pollution and are committed to leaving the lightest footprint on our land and night sky.

Explore the Mackenzie Country with Lake Tekapo Farm Tours. Established in 2018 by a long-standing local family, Lake Tekapo Farm Tours focuses on providing an authentic Kiwi experience in the heart of the Mackenzie Region. Tours operate on wide open spaces of 25,000 acres (10,117 hectares) over two amazing high country farms, the historic Mt. John and Balmoral Stations. With breathtaking views and real animal encounters, this is a tour the entire family will love.

The Cairns Golf Course is designed to be a fun 18-hole golf course with strategy being a key objective whilst taking in some stunning views of both the McKenzie Basin and the Tekapo area. This is golf at its purest, reminiscent of golf in Scotland where the game has its orgins. The greens were ‘discovered’ where there is some shelter and good grass was already established. From there we worked backwards to find the teeing area.

To appreciate the beauty and scale of the majestic Mackenzie region, there is nothing better than seeing it from the air with Air Safaris, who have been flying aircraft in and around the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks since 1970.

The Grand Traverse is a magnificent flight encompassing over 200 km of New Zealand’s most memorable and spectacular scenery. With approximately 50 minutes flying time, The Grand Traverse reveals golden tussock lands, turquoise glacier lakes, remote high country sheep stations amongst New Zealand’s highest mountains (Mt Cook & Mt Tasman), largest glaciers (Tasman & Murchison glacier) and west coast glaciers (Franz Josef & Fox glacier).

The Mackenzie Country’s Lake Tekapo contains some of New Zealand’s most picturesque and natural scenery. Teal blue lake water and chiselled mountains are amongst Mackenzie’s jewels.

Join Mackenzie Alpine Horse Trekking by sharing the natural beauty in one of the most natural forms of transport available, in a saddle. Choose from four different horseback rides here in Lake Tekapo.

Tekapo Springs is dedicated to lifting your spirits by providing the ultimate in relaxation and recreation amongst the natural beauty of a pristine, alpine environment.

Located in beautiful Lake Tekapo in the heart of New Zealand’s incredible South Island, their award-winning complex offers the perfect combination of exciting and relaxing activities, 364 days per year. From their prime location at the base of Mount John, they have supreme views of iconic Lake Tekapo and the mountain ranges beyond.