WE LIVE HERE
The places, people and rhythms most visitors never find
Let us share the Mackenzie we know – the quiet trails, the seasonal moments and the people who make the high country what it is.
Private guided walks
Hooker Valley at first light, Mt John summit, quiet trails around Lake Pukaki.
Alps 2 Ocean cycling
E-bikes delivered, routes planned, pick-up arranged.
High-country stations
A visit to a working Mackenzie high-country station.
Salmon and fishing
Canal fishing with a guide, or a visit to an alpine salmon farm.
Seasonal moments
Lupins (Nov–Dec), autumn gold (Apr–May), snow days and Roundhill skiing (Jun–Sep), Matariki (Jun–Jul).
Photography
A local photographer for Milky Way and aurora australis portraits.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Local questions
Is the Hooker Valley Track worth doing with a guide?
The track is well formed and easy to follow on your own. A guide adds local stories, the best timing for light and crowds, and safety knowledge in changeable weather – especially welcome at sunrise or in winter.
Can I see the aurora australis from Tekapo?
Yes, occasionally. The aurora australis is visible from the Mackenzie during periods of strong solar activity, best seen looking south on clear, dark nights – most often through the longer nights of autumn and winter. We’ll let you know when alerts look promising.
What can we do on a rainy day?
Soak in the hot pools at Tekapo Springs, visit the Dark Sky Project in Lake Tekapo, explore the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre at Aoraki/Mt Cook, or stay in with a catered lunch and an in-home massage.
