Braemar Station Backcountry 4WD Tour, Lake Tekapo | Tekapo Adventures | Shaara Deals
3-hour 4WD High Country Station tour on Braemar Station with views of Mt Cook and Lake Pukaki, from $399 with Tekapo Adventures on Shaara Deals.
Unbroken views of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and the turquoise sweep of Lake Pukaki, from a working sheep station that's been in the same family since 1969 — Tekapo Adventures' Braemar Station Backcountry Tour, listed on Shaara Deals from $399, is a 3-hour 4WD journey into one of the Mackenzie Basin's most photographed high country stations.
A traditional high country station
Braemar Station sits on the eastern shores of Lake Pukaki, bordered by the Gammack Range to the north and the lake itself to the west. At 4,100 hectares, this traditional sheep farming station has been run by the Mackenzie family since 1969, and is known for some of the best uninterrupted views of Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook and the Ben Ohau Range anywhere in the region.
Wide open tussock country
The 4WD route crosses wide open tall tussock grasslands and red tussock-covered landforms shaped by spectacular lateral moraines, with the guide sharing educational information on the area's unique landforms and species along the way. You'll also spot farm animals including sheep, Angus cattle and red deer as you go.
New Zealand's tallest peak as your backdrop
The magnificent backdrop of Mt Cook — New Zealand's tallest peak — and the glaciated Main Divide sit behind much of the tour, making for a truly memorable scenic journey from Lake Tekapo through New Zealand's largest intermontane basin.
Tour details
• Price: From NZD $399.00
• Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
• Location: Lake Tekapo, on Braemar Station
• Views: Mt Cook, Mt Tasman, the Main Divide, Lake Pukaki
• Operator: Tekapo Adventures
What's included
• Guided 4WD backcountry station tour
• Views of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman, the Main Divide and Lake Pukaki
• Educational commentary on landforms and species
• Farm animal sightings (sheep, Angus cattle, red deer)
FAQ: Braemar Station Backcountry Tour
Where is Braemar Station? On the eastern shores of Lake Pukaki, near Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Basin, and has been run by the Mackenzie family since 1969.
What will I see on the tour? Sweeping views of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman, the Main Divide and Lake Pukaki, plus tall tussock grasslands, lateral moraines and farm animals.
How long does the tour run? Approximately 3 hours.
Book the Braemar Station Backcountry Tour with Tekapo Adventures directly through Shaara Deals:
https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a9628040591b04cb3269b55
