Mount Cook Tour | New Zealand
- Enjoy the half or full day trip through Southern Alpine with a visit from Christchurch to Mount Cook to witness the great wonder of Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook Village!
- Visit the famous Lake Tekapo, where traveler's can see the Church of the Good Shepherd and enjoy the vibrant blue waters
- Arrive at Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s tallest mountain!
- Explore the village and admire the views of Mount Cook without hassle with hotel transfer included in this package
- Two package options! Conclude your journey at Mount Cook or extend your exploration with an additional visit to Lake Pukaki and the Village of Omarama
The tour also offers multiple departure points for your convenience, please see below for other options
Options
Half Day Tour — From Christchurch to Mount Cook GS61
Inclusions
Hotel transfer
Stop over at: Canterbury Plains, Geraldine, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Comfortable leather reclining seats and Free Wi Fi on board coaches
Commentary from driver along the way
Half Day Tour — From Christchurch to Mount Cook
Exclusions
Personal expenses
Other expenses not mentioned above
Dining expenses
Additional Info
Tour time will be about 5 hours 20 minutes
The tour departure time is around 7am but is subject to change based on selected departure location, please refer to voucher for final confirmation
What's included in Mount Cook Tour | New Zealand
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hotel pickups commence
Stop at Church of the Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapo village
Tour arrives at Aoraki Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook Half Day Tour ends here
— Afternoon Tours only for Travellers opting for Full–Day Tour to Queenstown Package —
Tour departs Aoraki Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook Village
Rest Break at Omarama
Hotel drop off commence in Queenstown
Please note the above itinerary is provided for reference only
— What You Can Expect —
Leaving Christchurch in the morning, The tour travels through the fertile farmland of the Canterbury Plains to the shores of the stunning, glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd and take in the sights of the spectacular Southern Alps. We then continue to the location of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook, situated in a national park and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Along the way your driver guide will keep you entertained and informed with commentary on the area’s history and sites of interest.
- Half Day Tour — From Christchurch to Mount Cook
For the guest who this package, the tour will conclude on arrival at Mount Cook Village, where you can choose to enjoy lunch (optional extra) at the famous Hermitage Hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
- Full Day Tour — From Christchurch to Queenstown
Or you can select another Full Day Tour — From Christchurch to Queenstown, to enjoy lunch (at your own expense) at the famous Hermitage Hotel in Mount Cook Village. After lunch, you’ll have time to explore the village and soak up the view. The tour continues south, past Lake Pukaki and through the tawny tussock of the Mackenzie Country. This full day tour concludes in the evening upon reaching Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand.
Inclusions
- Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
- Please arrive promptly at the meeting point, as the bus will depart on time. Refunds will not be granted to late arrivals
- In the event that the driver has not arrived at the designated meeting time, please contact the emergency number provided on the voucher
- Guests are advised to wear warm clothing (i.e. hat, gloves, waterproof jacket, and pants) and comfortable walking shoes
- Travellers can bring up to 2 checked-in luggage, each weighing a maximum of 25kg, with total dimensions not exceeding 158cm
- Travellers are responsible for their own luggage. The bus or tour operator has no responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage to luggage
- It is recommended to call the tour operator at the phone number provided on the voucher 24 hours before departure to reconfirm the departure location and time
- Times provided are approximate and subject to change based on traffic and tour conditions.
Meet
Venues
- Christchurch Pick Up Sudima Christchurch CityPlease meet the driver outside the main door.
- Christchurch Pick Up Distinction Christchurch HotelPlease meet the driver outside the main door.
Meeting / End Points
- Aoraki/Mount Cook
Policies
Purchase Summary
- Children aged 4 or under are free of charge and do not occupy a seat
- Children aged 14 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over
- Please select your pick-up/drop-off hotel at the time of booking. If your hotel does not appear on the list, please select an alternative location nearby
- Baby pushchairs should be collapsible to fit within the checked luggage size limit
- Free WiFi on board coaches, but no refunds if the Wi Fi service is unavailable
- Please select your pick-up/drop-off hotel at the time of booking. If your hotel does not appear on the list, please select an alternative location nearby
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