Mackenzie Lupins & Landscapes Safari | Full Day

Available for a limited season each November and December

Experience the Mackenzie Country at its most colourful on this exclusive seasonal safari, created to showcase New Zealand's spectacular alpine landscapes during the height of the lupin bloom.

Travelling in a luxury 4WD with your experienced local guide, you'll journey beyond the public roads into some of the Mackenzie Basin's most breathtaking private high-country stations. Discover hidden valleys, braided rivers, glacial landscapes, and spectacular alpine scenery, with exclusive access to private lupin fields and lesser-known pockets of wild lupins in bloom—beautiful locations that few visitors ever have the opportunity to experience.

Unlike the well-known roadside displays, this safari takes you into remote high-country landscapes where vibrant lupins flourish amongst sweeping mountain vistas, braided rivers, and glacial lakes, creating exceptional photography opportunities away from the crowds.

Designed for travellers who appreciate extraordinary landscapes, photography, and authentic wilderness experiences, the day unfolds at a relaxed pace with plenty of time to stop, explore, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the season.

A gourmet picnic lunch is enjoyed in a spectacular backcountry setting while your guide shares the stories of the Mackenzie Country—its fascinating glacial geology, rich farming heritage, conservation efforts, and unique natural history.

Whether you're a passionate photographer or simply seeking one of New Zealand's most beautiful seasonal experiences, the Mackenzie Lupins & Landscapes Safari offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of the high country during its most vibrant time of year.

Tour Highlights

• Available for a limited season only – November & December

• Exclusive access to private high-country stations

• Visit private lupin fields and hidden wild lupin locations

• Escape the crowds and explore remote alpine landscapes

• Luxury private 4WD safari

• Aoraki / Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo, Twizel & Lake Ōhau scenery

• Gourmet picnic lunch in the backcountry

• Outstanding photography opportunities

• Expert local guide sharing the region's history, geology, conservation, and high-country life

Includes

• Full-day private 4WD safari

• Professional local guide

• Exclusive access to multiple private high-country stations

• Gourmet picnic lunch

• Morning & afternoon refreshments

• Hotel pick-up/drop-off (Lake Tekapo, Twizel or Aoraki/Mt Cook*)

• Photography stops and short guided walks

Timings :

• 9:30 am - 3:30 ( 6 hrs approximately ) 

Available for a limited season each November and December.

Designed to showcase the Mackenzie Country at its most colourful, with exclusive access to private high-country stations and the region's finest lupin displays.