Lupins Flowers Photo Tour, Lake Tekapo & Mackenzie Country | Tekapo Adventures | Shaara Deals

Late November through early January, the Mackenzie Country fills with lupins — and Tekapo Adventures' Lupins Flowers Photo Tour, listed on Shaara Deals from $399, takes you by private 4WD to the fields most visitors never find.

Beyond the Lake Tekapo foreshore

Lake Tekapo always has lupins along its foreshore, but this tour goes further, into private fields and more remote locations for the most vibrant, abundant displays. Peak blooming season runs from late November to early January, with early December often producing the best colour — though the exact bloom locations shift a little each year.

Private high country access

Travelling by 4WD with a local guide, the tour explores stunning private lookouts surrounding Lake Pukaki and private Mackenzie backcountry landscapes, accessed through private high country stations near Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook. Tea, coffee and a light snack are included along the way.

Built for photographers

This is a High Country Photo Tour first and foremost — the route is chosen to capture some of the best photos of a New Zealand trip, combining lupin fields most people don't know about with the scenic Mackenzie landscapes surrounding them. A private version of the tour is also available by booking the Private Mackenzie Country Tour and noting "LUPINS" under additional notes.

Tour details

• Price: From NZD $399.00

• Duration: Approximately 180 minutes (3 hours)

• Best season: Late November to early January

• Transport: Private 4WD through high country stations

• Operator: Tekapo Adventures

What's included

• Access to remote and private lupin fields

• Private lookouts surrounding Lake Pukaki

• Scenic 4WD tour through Mackenzie Country landscapes

• Tea, coffee and a light snack

FAQ: Lupins Flowers Photo Tour

When is the best time to book this tour? Late November to early January, with early December usually giving the most vibrant blooms.

Does this go beyond the lupins along Lake Tekapo's foreshore? Yes — the tour reaches private fields and remote high country locations by 4WD.

Can I book a private version of this tour? Yes, by booking the Private Mackenzie Country Tour and writing "LUPINS" in the additional notes.

Book the Lupins Flowers Photo Tour with Tekapo Adventures directly through Shaara Deals:

https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a979863ad7f2b3debf41a6d