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Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour (or in reverse) | 8 hours to 9 hours

4 Reviews | Christchurch
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase
  • Gratuities

Overview

This tour provides an alternative to large coach transfers between Christchurch and Queenstown ( or in reverse ) and is a more intimate journey than flying. The trip takes you across the Canterbury farming plains and eventually through the foothills to the Southern Alps. Further south the route takes you through the iconic MacKenzie Country, named after an infamous sheep rustler and past the glacially formed lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. Tekapo boasts a famous lakeside chapel while beyond the headwaters of Pukaki is New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook. Photographic opportunities abound though weather permitting. From here the trip passes through the world renowned gliding area of Omarama and into the dramatic landscape of the Lindis Pass. The drive continues past Lake Dunstan and into the Kawarau Gorge, site of the world's first bungy and home to award winning wineries.

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We will pick up from any Hotel, B&B, home-stay within central Christchurch This tour can be run in reverse. ... Read more â–Ľ

Itinerary

  • Lake Tekapo

    A stop can be made at Tekapo to see the famous lakeside church and for views of the lake and the distant Godley Peaks.

    1 hour

  • Lake Pukaki

    At Pukaki, glorious views of Mt Cook may be seen. Plenty of opportunities for photo stops. (Views are weather dependent).

    10 minutes

  • Lindis Pass (Pass By)

    Head over the Lindis Pass and into the Otago Province. Here, a dramatic change in the landscape occurs as you head towards Queenstown.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

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Use Dave Sanford outstanding travel guide in NZ

Published on Nov, 2024

We had one of the most otherworldly scenic trips from Queenstown to Christchurch and then from Christchurch to Kaikoura. Our guide was Dave Sanford(request him). Along a 6 hour trip he talked us through the history and geography of what we were seeing with strategic and memorable stops along the way. He is an excellent driver (and on these roads that is exactly what you want). So intelligent and conversational. So enjoyable to be with on a long journey.

Best guide in NZ

Published on Dec, 2023

Dave Sandford was an AMAZING guide. He gave us a great overview of Christchurch soon after we landed then spent 2 days with us. Has a lot of information, a great personality, and knows how to "read" his audience and tailor his focus accordingly.

Tia showed Us ALL of the Cool Stuff on our Tour

Published on Jul, 2019

Tia picked us up in Christchurch for us to start our 10 day adventure. We stopped in Hanmer Springs for three days and then she picked us up again and stayed with us as we toured the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Since she had been raised here and had been driving for several years she was full of information, cool tips, neat history, plant life, Moriori History. She was a hoot to be around and she made sure and confirmed all of our reservations prior to each days arrival. If you get the pleasure of having Tia as your guide you will be so thrilled. We miss her already.

Journey Across Canterbury Plans and Helicopter trip to Mt. Cook

Published on Mar, 2019

Our guide Dave Sandford did an excellent job of pointing out the highlights with stops for snacks and photography. We would not have known that Dave was new to the travel business had he not told us. His love for the country was clear. He made us feel like friends.

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