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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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.
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.
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.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
We pick all Travelers from Hotel lobby or Port pick up point. For Airport pickups we will meet travelers at Door-2