Safaris Lake Tekapo

Mt Hay Station Self-Drive ATV Experience – Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Get behind the wheel and explore one of New Zealand’s most spectacular high-country landscapes on this scenic self-drive ATV adventure. Located on Mt Hay Station – a century-old, family-run farm in the heart of Lake Tekapo – this one-hour tour lets you experience real Mackenzie Country terrain in a fun, safe, and unforgettable way.

Climb into your own two-seat Polaris ATV and follow your guide across rolling hills, wide-open tussock country, and rugged farm tracks. Along the way, you’ll stop to take in breathtaking views of Lake Tekapo’s turquoise waters, surrounding mountain ranges, and the awe-inspiring landscapes that have shaped generations of local farming life.

Before departure, a full safety briefing and hands-on vehicle training ensures you feel confident and comfortable behind the wheel. Your guide provides live commentary throughout the journey, sharing stories of the land, its history, and the working life of a high-country station.

Perfect for all levels of experience, this is one of the most exciting ways to discover the beauty of Tekapo’s backcountry.

Tour Highlights

• Self-drive your own 2-seat Polaris ATV

• Explore private tracks across a historic high-country sheep station

• Stunning panoramic views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps

• Live commentary from an experienced local guide

• 1-hour experience including safety briefing and vehicle training

Adventure, scenery, and authentic high-country charm – all rolled into one unforgettable Tekapo experience.

Go Tekapo asks that all guests be aware of the following: 

Self-Drive ATV Tours is an adventure activity that includes a certain degree of risk to participants. Utmost care has been taken to ensure that all risks are managed or eliminated however guests will be asked to sign a waiver before taking part in this activity. The risks include injury and death if instructions are not followed clearly. For our full terms and conditions please head to our website: www.gotekapo.com

Mt Hay Station Self-Drive ATV Experience – Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Get behind the wheel and explore one of New Zealand’s most spectacular high-country landscapes on this scenic self-drive ATV adventure. Located on Mt Hay Station – a century-old, family-run farm in the heart of Lake Tekapo – this one-hour tour lets you experience real Mackenzie Country terrain in a fun, safe, and unforgettable way.
Climb into your own two-seat Polaris ATV and follow your guide across rolling hills, wide-open tussock country, and rugged farm tracks. Along the way, you’ll stop to take in breathtaking views of Lake Tekapo’s turquoise waters, surrounding mountain ranges, and the awe-inspiring landscapes that have shaped generations of local farming life.
Before departure, a full safety briefing and hands-on vehicle training ensures you feel confident and comfortable behind the wheel. Your guide provides live commentary throughout the journey, sharing stories of the land, its history, and the working life of a high-country station.
Perfect for all levels of experience, this is one of the most exciting ways to discover the beauty of Tekapo’s backcountry.
Tour Highlights
Self-drive your own 2-seat Polaris ATV
Explore private tracks across a historic high-country sheep station
Stunning panoramic views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps
Live commentary from an experienced local guide
1-hour experience including safety briefing and vehicle training
Adventure, scenery, and authentic high-country charm – all rolled into one unforgettable Tekapo experience.


Go Tekapo asks that all guests be aware of the following:

Self-Drive ATV Tours is an adventure activity that includes a certain degree of risk to participants. Utmost care has been taken to ensure that all risks are managed or eliminated however guests will be asked to sign a waiver before taking part in this activity. The risks include injury and death if instructions are not followed clearly. For our full terms and conditions please head to our website: www.gotekapo.com