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The Muster Experience
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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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- English
This is an authentic, hands-on experience — you’ll see the dogs in action, learn about the art of mustering, and hear real stories of station life passed down through generations. It’s a rare opportunity to witness the daily rhythm of a working farm, surrounded by the raw beauty of Tekapo’s vast tussock country.
What's Included
Private transportation around the farm.
We do not provide food or drinks on this experience
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Our guide will be waiting by the Farm sign at the entrance to Mt Hay Farm station.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Join us for a true slice of New Zealand high-country life on The Muster Experience an unforgettable small-group adventure on Mt Hay Station, just outside Lake Tekapo.
Climb aboard our brand-new 5-seat all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and journey deep into the heart of this breathtaking high-country station. With space for up to four guests, you’ll travel alongside our skilled shepherd and his team of keen working dogs as they muster sheep across rolling hills and rugged landscapes framed by the Southern Alps.
This is an authentic, hands-on experience, you’ll see the dogs in action, learn about the art of mustering, and hear real stories of station life passed down through generations. It’s a rare opportunity to witness the daily rhythm of a working farm, surrounded by the raw beauty of Tekapo’s vast tussock country.
Perfect for those seeking a genuine connection with New Zealand’s high-country heritage, The Muster Experience combines adventure, culture, and nature in one unforgettable tour.
Climb aboard our brand-new 5-seat all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and journey deep into the heart of this breathtaking high-country station. With space for up to four guests, you’ll travel alongside our skilled shepherd and his team of keen working dogs as they muster sheep across rolling hills and rugged landscapes framed by the Southern Alps.
This is an authentic, hands-on experience, you’ll see the dogs in action, learn about the art of mustering, and hear real stories of station life passed down through generations. It’s a rare opportunity to witness the daily rhythm of a working farm, surrounded by the raw beauty of Tekapo’s vast tussock country.
Perfect for those seeking a genuine connection with New Zealand’s high-country heritage, The Muster Experience combines adventure, culture, and nature in one unforgettable tour.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Go Tekapo
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Wildlife Encounters
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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