Port
Timaru, New Zealand
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$259.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 6¼ Hours
Meals Included
Meals included
To reach Lake Tekapo, a glacial blue gem in the heart of the South Island, travel by coach through the varied farmland.
Wander through the rural town of Fairlie, famous for its award-winning meat pies. Pause at Burkes Pass -- a quirky location selling outdoor wooden furniture and metal sculptures.
In the famed Mackenzie Country, named after a sheep rustler from the 1800s -- a large glacial blue lake opens out in front of you. This is Lake Tekapo, whose iconic church is built on the lake edge.
Nearby, a statue of a sheepdog signifies the role the dogs play in high country farming.
Enjoy lunch with a great view of this stunning blue lake, with time afterward to walk the easy trail to the lakeshore.
Notes:
This is a scenic driving tour; total distance traveled by coach is approximately 210 km (140 miles). There are restrooms, stops, and plenty of time for enjoying the locations. Tour sequence may vary. Minimum age is 8 years.