…sights to see in the town of Fairlie before you ascend to the region known as the Mackenzie Country, named after the legendary Scottish sheep rustler who once roamed the area. The settlement of LakeTekapo is at the southern end of the lake. The exquisite opaque turquoise colour of the lake is…
…biking. * Kaikoura – Where 'the mountains meet the sea', you can enjoy whale-watching, swimming with dolphins and walking tracks, both free and guided. * LakeTekapo – In the heart of the Mackenzie country, the small township of Tekapo lies near a beautiful turquoise lake and offers…
…Valley to beautiful Lake Pukaki. The opaque turquoise colour of this lake and others in the area is caused by fine, glacier-ground rock particles held in suspension. At the southern end of the lake you'll turn left and drive through golden tussock land toLakeTekapo. The settlement of LakeTekapo…
…Queenstown toLakeTekapo Journey through the highlands of the South Island to Mount Cook National Park where sightseeing flights and short alpine walks are available. Continue your journey across the MacKenzie Country toLakeTekapo. Stay: LakeTekapo (1 night) DAY 10 - LakeTekapoto Christchurch…
…hangi feast...(more) * Skiing and snowboarding - Head to Roundhill in the heart of the South Island. It's particularly well-suited for all the family and enjoys breathtaking views of Aoraki Mt Cook, the Southern Alps and LakeTekapo. Massive beginners' area, two T-Bars and the world's longest…
…Tama Lakes (more). * It took millions of years to create the majestic Milford Sound - enjoy your bird's eye view of its towering mountains, glaciers and fiords (more). * View New Zealand's highest peaks (Mt Cook) and longest glaciers as well as the famous 'turquoise' waters of LakeTekapo (more).…
…Twizel, Mt Cook Village and LakeTekapo. Christchurch - Queenstown - Christchurch (5 Days) Start Christchurch / Finish Christchurch Drive from sea level to the highest point of New Zealand on this five day South Island road adventure. Includes: Christchurch, LakeTekapo, Mt Cook Village, Twizel,…