Lupin Flower Tour: Mackenzie Scenic Landscapes

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Lake Tekapo

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Explore secret lupin fields and stunning landscapes in Lake Tekapo’s backcountry. Capture breathtaking photos on a family-friendly 4WD adventure.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Lake Tekapo - The lupin flowers in New Zealand’s Mackenzie Region are among the most iconic and photographed attractions in the country. Discover Lake Tekapo’s secluded lupin fields, away from the crowds, in lesser-known areas throughout The Mackenzie Region.
Meet a professional 4WD Guide right in Lake Tekapo township. Embark on a scenic tour…

What's Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tea and coffee
Live commentary on board from our wonderful local guides from Lake Tekapo
The Best Lupin Flowers Hot Spots In The Mackenzie
Professional driver guide, makes your experience all the more personable
Access to private land with some of the most beautiful views in New Zealand

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Lupin Flower Tour Through the Mackenzie’s Breathtaking Landscapes.
Embark on a journey through remote High Country Stations, which are private farms nestled among rugged mountain ranges and expansive valleys. Discover Lupin Flowers in secluded spots away from the crowds, with access to secret locations known only to locals.
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Location

Lake Tekapo

Pick p is outside AOTEA GIFTS in Lake Tekapo township. Look for a red and green sign, you can't miss it! Look for statue of Kiwi Bird & Sheep. Next to Kiwi treasures info centre.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Z9595gcambers

Dec 22, 2025

Must book! - Wayne made this our favorite experience in Tekapo. We had just arrived in NZ the day before so we were itching for an informative tour of the area and country. We learned so much from Wayne, who was happy to answer all our questions and go at our pace, letting us quickly skip through certain stops and stay longer at others. There are some really cool off-road and privately owned areas that you otherwise would not be able to access. We stopped at 4-5 lupin patches, 3 of which were photoshoot worthy (the others were still educational). We spent the longest at the last stop, chatting over some coffee and chocolate in an area overlooking the lake and Mt. Cook. We truly lucked out with the weather and felt like we had the whole place to ourselves! Wayne was the sweetest and frequently offered to take photos of us. We took him up on the offer at the last stop, and he captured a very special moment for us wonderfully.

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Travelready70

Nov 20, 2025

Awesome 4x4 Tour with Ben - We had a great 3-hour tour this morning with Ben from Tekapo Adventures. Ben expertly drove us in his 4x4 on the gravel roads and high off-road tracks through Braemar Station, a working station in the Mackenzie District that farms sheep, beef cattle, and deer (all of which we saw). The station was used used in the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies (as well as others), and it is obvious why. We marveled at the vast and spectacular views of Mt Cook, the Southern Alps, and Lake Pukaki. Ben was incredibly knowledgeable and answered our many questions -- we talked about everything including invasive pine trees (and John and Don helped Ben cut a few saplings down), merino sheep, tossock grass, (and instant flat whites as we stopped for tea and coffee at one of the little hunting huts), and more! Ben took great photos of our group of four in the most picturesque areas. Ben, thank you for a great morning adventure!

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Nathan

Nov 19, 2025

Wildnerness Backcountry - Great backcountry experience despite the rain. Would loved to have seen the scenery with sunshine and blue skies but Mother Nature didn’t cooperate. Wayne our driver helped make the most of the difficult weather with his expert commentary on the farms and conservation areas we drove across.

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Daydream07700317217

Dec 14, 2025

It is a scam! - This was supposed to be a "Lupin flowers" Lake Tekapo "photo" tour. This is the tour name shown in my booking. It costs NZD 349 for 3 hours. We were brought to 2 locations where there were lupins. In the first location, there are very short lupins with a large piece of yellow soil behind. This does not look good in photos. We stayed for a few minutes. In the second location where there are many tall and dense lupins as what was advertised, we only stayed for 5 minutes because we spent too much time at other places, on tea break and hearing the guide's introduction in the car! Spending so much money but not having enough time to take professional photos of lupins is very disappointing for a tourist from afar! This large sum of money could have been spent on a good hotel. I would call it a scam! I should have called a taxi instead.

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