The journey from Christchurch to Mount Cook offers stunning scenery and unique experiences. You can take the scenic route through the Canterbury Plains, passing by beautiful lakes like Lake Tekapo, known for its turquoise waters and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.
Along the way, there are opportunities for short hikes, such as the Tekapo Spring Walk or the Hooker Valley Track at Mount Cook. You can also enjoy local attractions, like the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, perfect for stargazing. The day is filled with breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities, and a chance to appreciate the stunning natural beauty of New Zealand.
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123 Motel23 Peverel Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
136 On Bealey Motel136 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
162 Kings of Riccarton Motel162 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
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Geraldine
Set at the heart of the Canterbury region at the foot of the Southern Alps, Geraldine is the gateway to the lakes in the central Mackenzie Basin and the beginning of the Starlight Highway to Tekapo's world renowned UNESCO Aoraki
McKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Geraldine is the perfect place to stop for refreshments and break your journey.
20 minutes
Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake
Tekapo.
The Church of the Good Shepherd Situated on the shores of Lake
Takapo amongst the natural beauty of the lake and the mountains, the Church of the Good Shepherd was built to the glory of God and as a memorial to the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country.
40 minutes
Lake Pukaki
Lake Pukaki
Lake Pukaki is a shimmering blue jewel set into a grand alpine playground - an iconic New Zealand landscape of high mountain peaks, glacier fed alpine lakes and golden
tussocks stretched beneath an endless sky. Sir Peter Jackson
chose this part of the Southern Alps
- the main divide stretching north-south the length of New Zealand's
South Island - as the setting for
'Lake-town' in The Hobbit: The
Desolation of Smaug.
20 minutes
Tasman Glacier
Tasman Glacier is the largest glacier in New Zealand, and one of several large glaciers which flow south and east towards the Mackenzie Basin from the Southern Alps in New Zealand's South Island.
40 minutes
Mt. Cook Village
Mount Cook village is the key entry point to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park — several short walks and overnight hikes start from the village. It's also well worth visiting for the pristine night sky, and other activities such as boat tours and heli hikes to the Tasman Glacier.
1 hour
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