Our guide was very knowledgeable on the local history and environment. He explained matters in an interesting and informative way. Luckily for us, his driving skills were also excellent! There was plenty opportunities to ask questions and discuss things as well as a snack and drink stop. Our guide stopped at good locations for photos and we highly recommend this scenic small group trip.

Very knowledgeable of the area. Interesting back country we would have not known about. Ben and Steve were great fun.

We booked ourselves a Cass Valley four wheel drive experience which we thoroughly enjoyed. It was wonderful seeing a mob of thar which was a first for us, a lone bull awhile later, a glacier at the end of the valley and last but not least a couple of NZ’s native falcon, one of which fed right in front of of us having just caught a meal. Our guide and driver Paul was very informative and a great story teller, even made a great coffee to go with our afternoon complimentary chocolate. If you want to see big country and all of the above, highly recommended!

This was a nice relaxing trip, having a driver with local knowledge was very interesting and we were taken to places not accessible without a good driver, car and local permissions.

Our guide was Paul, who is a retired local Lake Tekapo farmer, so knows the local tracks, places and background stories inside out. He took us up the Cass River valley which was stunning with views that you would never get to see by any other means. Paul shared his knowledge of farming the area and the wildlife. During the tour we encountered two large groups of tahr (a goat like animal which usually lives high up in the mountains). At our stopping point in the valley we had a great view of Mount Hutton served with a cup of tea and some dark local chocolate. Highly recommended.

Thanks to Tekapo Adventures for a wonderful day in the Cass River Valley. The tour wound up through the beautiful Glenmore Sheep Station in a rugged and comfortable 4WD rig expertly piloted by Ben. Making our way up the valley we traversed hills and river going higher and higher as Ben talked about the topography, geology, biology and history of the area. We end our climb in a memorable visit to the Waterfall Sheep Herders Cabin. We’ve done a lot of guided tours while in New Zealand and this was a standout! We absolutely recommend this trip!

A fantastic experience. Well done to Ben for being so informative. Great to see a large working farm and the surrounding scenery. Highly recommended.

A perfect way to see Lake Tekapo and surroundings from a different perspective. We were taken on a drive throught the merino sheep farms, river valley, we got to see beautiful views of entire Lake Tekapo. We also learned about the birds, the inhabitants of the valley. It was a very enjoyable afternoon.

Undoubtedly, one of our highlights when we visited the South Island of New Zealand. We learned so much about the ecosystem and Merino sheep farming. The scenery was truly amazing. I can highly recommend Tekapo Adventures.

We enjoyed our guide - extremely personable - HOWEVER don’t plan on the advised Land Rovers. We were told both were in the shop and we were uncomfortably put in the back of a Toyota-not a pleasurable ride. Didn’t want to hold it against our guide, but sent a message to the operator who basically reply “sorry, too bad”. Also - it was advertised with “Glacier” - not one - again operator said “clouds”.

We had a fantastic experience as part of a small group of six touring the Cass Valley Back Country with Cristina yesterday. She was so knowledgeable and had personal connections with the owners of the private land that we were able to tour, giving us unique access to this stunning scenery. She stopped often to let us walk around, offered to take our picture and even treated us to chocolates and fresh spring water! Highly recommend!!

Hi, We had a really interesting and informative afternoon with your guide who kept us attentive all the time. Apart from the amazing surrounds of the Cass Valley, it was very pleasant weather-wise which made the experience that much more enjoyable. We were with another couple and the fact that an advertised 3-hour experience actually lasted 5 hours plus was testament to your guide who clearly seemed to be enjoying the afternoon with us. Well recommended advernture. Janine & Mike

We absolutely loved this trip and the best part was our guide! Chris was outstanding!!!!! A must! Amazing scenery and we learned so much!

Solo traveler, so emailed as wouldn't let me book less than 2 and they got in contact and was booked on solo no bother at all. You soon get to meet fellow travellers in the vehicle! great scenery, even though all green, be spectacular when snow on mountains but glad it was behind me by few days. Was told about the trees that were good for land and the bad ones introduced by 2 legged species'and is now a big problem with iradication programs probably on hold due to cyclone damage unfortunately. Local birds and animals pointed out if seen and also how they are trying keep control the 4 legged vermin. Would recommend it if in own car and want to do a local thing as lake it's self was packed with buses and a wedding.

This adventure was fantastic! Well worth the fee. Incredible scenery, interesting info about the country and birds, access to areas you'd never see on your own. Owner Ben was informative and skilled, obviously experienced and well informed. We thoroughly enjoyed our morning!