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Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch | 13 hours 30 minutes

166 Reviews | Christchurch
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Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
2 Adults x $174.63
$349.26
Approx Total
$349.26
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • WiFi on board
  • Pre packed lunch is included from Fairlie Bakehouse
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Eco friendly bottled water is supplied
  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Doc concession
  • Local snacks are included onboard throughout the day. Get the full kiwi expereince
  • Activities such as helicopter and boat trips
  • This tour is not recommended for infants
  • The walks are not guided

Overview

Escape the Garden City for a day trip that’ll blow your socks off! Our Mt Cook, Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Day Tour from Christchurch allows you to adventure through the best of the Mackenzie Country, without any of the admin. We want you to SEE MORE, DO MORE and SPEND LESS! You’ll travel in a carbon-neutral vehicle that doesn’t skimp on modern needs (think full air-conditioning, USB chargers and WiFi!) whilst exploring Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, the Ben Ohau Range and the sites from Lord of the Rings. We know all of this adventuring will make you hungry, so we’ve included lunch at the historic Hermitage Hotel. Don’t let the jaw-dropping views distract you from your epic local eats! We’ll head back to where we began in Christchurch after a day of seeing the best of the best, allowing you to continue off on your adventures, wherever they may take you! Get amongst this 100% Kiwi As experience - we can’t wait to have you on board. PLEASE NOTE: This tour is 13.5hrs long and not flexible

Itinerary

  • Christchurch (Pass By)

    We'll kick things off in the Garden City - don't worry, we're quickly on the road to see the best of the Mackenzie Country.

  • Geraldine (Pass By)

    After a relaxing journey from Christchurch, we're slowing things down for a stop in the beautiful little town of Geraldine.

  • Fairlie

    Famous for its bakehouse, Fairlie is our gateway to the Mackenzie Country. It is now time to wake as breathtaking scenery is around every corner!

    10 minutes

  • Lake Tekapo (Pass By)

    The bus will go silent as we round the corner for the first sighting of Lake Tekapo. This view won't disappoint - not long until we stop now!

  • The Church of the Good Shepherd

    Our first stop! Take a look of this beautiful little church with the best view in the world. Perfect time for a couple of Instagram shots to prove you are really in New Zealand- after all, it is easily the most photographed church in the country!

    15 minutes

  • Lake Pukaki

    You thought Lake Tekapo was the most beautiful lake you have ever seen - just wait for it! Lake Pukaki will take your breath away. Don't worry, we will stop at different location for you to enjoy its beauty!

    5 minutes

  • Mt. Cook Village

    And here we are - the beautiful Mt Cook! It's time for you to decide how you would like to spend your day- walk the stunning Hooker Valley or Tasman Glacier track, or check out the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center.

    5 minutes

  • Hooker Valley Track

    This 3 hour walk won't disappoint - enjoy the amazing view and listen to the glaciers cracking.as you walk to the glacier lake at Mt Cook! PLEASE NOTE: This is one option on how you can spend your time while at Mt Cook on this tour. If delays occur during your tour you may not be able to complete the whole track. YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE WHOLE TRACK WHILE ON THE TOUR

    5 minutes

  • Tasman Glacier

    The best glacier in New Zealand. Enjoy the 1 hour easy-going walk - don't forget your camera! (Glacier is in distance behind a lake) PLEASE NOTE: This is one option on how you can spend your time while at Mt Cook on this tour. If delays occur during your tour you may not be able to complete the whole track.

    5 minutes

  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

    If walking is not your thing, then this educational centre is worth a look. Check out the movies that play on a schedule! PLEASE NOTE: This is one option on how you can spend your time while at Mt Cook on this tour. Due to legal time restraints its impossible to do all

    5 minutes

  • Mt. Cook Village

    Lunchtime! The view here is one of a kind. You won't want to leave, but there's more to be seen!

    30 minutes

  • Lake Tekapo

    Lake Tekapo -We stop briefly to use the toilets and you can hopefully catch a gorgeous sunset photo of Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shephard.

    5 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    As we trek back to Christchurch, we'll make a few stops to stretch the legs and relieve ourselves. This is where our journey together ends - til next time!

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

October 26100% refund
October 27No refund

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  • 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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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166 reviews

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  • 3 stars
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Great tour, saw main attractions and tour guide made it entertaining

Published on Feb, 2025

We had Will as our tour driver. He was excellent, he made jokes on the way but also was cheery and knowledgeable in providing us information on background information and stories. We were lucky to have on the tour on an beutiful day and the tour was worth the cost. The tour took us to the main attractions and was well planned, pickup on time, sleep in the van, coffee stop over and pie at bakehouse, few stop overs, lunch and snacks were sufficient. Thank you!

Mt Cook is far away from...

Published on Feb, 2025

Mt Cook is far away from Christchurch, so we spent majority of the time driving there and back. On board there were WiFi, AC, and we could charge our phones. Our guide was Will, he was awesome. He was very accommodating, kept everything on time so we had no delays and could experience everything that was included in the tour. He was also giving interesting facts. We had plenty of bathroom breaks and could eat lunch on board. The tour included stops at the lakes Tekapo (twice), Pukaki. The final destination was the Hooker Valley at Mt Cook. From there we could choose from 3 options. I chose the hike through the Hooker Valley. It is a 10 km hike. Unfortunately I could not finish the hike but the valley is beautiful, so I still could enjoy the hike and made plenty photos of the Mt Cook and the valley. We had 3 hours to spend at the Mt Cook. The ride in the van was relaxing.

Mt Cook hike to the clouds!

Published on Feb, 2025

Fantastic scenery, great commentary by Dan our driver and leader. He gave us wonderful bags of snacks, and great lunch bags!!

Wonderful Tour with Incredible Host

Published on Feb, 2025

Paul was not only a wonderful tour guide, but an incredible host showcasing the beauty of both the New Zealand nature & people. The tour was wonderful and provided a great opportunity to view some magnificent scenery as well as gave enough time to hike the Hooker Valley Trail.

Fantastic trip, enjoyed...

Published on Feb, 2025

Fantastic trip, enjoyed relaxing while taking in the scenery. Hike trail at Mt cook was amazing and all the sights along the way.

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