Discover Lake Tekapo
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Port
Timaru, New Zealand
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$259.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Lake Tekapo, a glacial blue gem in the heart of the South Island, just one of the highlights of this unique tour.
We travel by coach through the varied farmland where you may see sheep, cattle deer and even free-range pig farms. There is time to enjoy a wander in the rural town of Fairlie, famous for its award winning pies and the annual farming show. At Burkes Pass stop at a quirky wee location called Three Creeks, where you can see rugged outdoor wooden furniture and metal sculptures, a visual delight with so much to discover.
Then we enter the famed Mackenzie Country, named after a sheep rustler in the 1800s.The sight of the large glacial blue lake then opens in front of you and we enjoy time at the iconic church built on the lake edge. Nearby a statue of a sheepdog signifies the role the dogs play in high country farming.
Enjoy your lunch with a great view down this stunning blue lake, followed by time to either sit and relax, or walk an easy trail from the lunch venue, before boarding the coach to return to the port.
Notes:
This is a scenic driving tour; total distance traveled by coach is approximately 210 km (140 miles). There is plenty of time for enjoying the locations and restroom stops. The tour timeline may change to accommodate more than one coach. The tour content does not change.