The tour also offers multiple departure points for your convenience, please see below for other options
Hotel transfer
Stop over at: Mount Cook National Park, Mount Cook Village, Mackenzie Basin, Kawarau River Gorge
Comfortable leather reclining seats
Commentary from driver along the way
Half-Day One-Way Tour: Queenstown to Mount Cook
Personal expenses
Other expenses not mentioned above
Dining expenses
Lunch
Tour time will be about 4 hours 45 minutes
The tour departure time is around 8am but is subject to change based on selected departure location, please refer to voucher for final confrimation
Hotel pickups commence
Morning tea stop, Omarama (own expense)
Tour arrives at Aoraki Hermitage Hotel, Mt Cook Village. Queenstown to Mount Cook Half — Day Tour ends here
— Afternoon Tours only for Travellers opting for Full Day Tour to Christchurch Package —
Tour departs Hermitage Hotel, Mt Cook Village
Stop at Church of the Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapo Village
Hotel drop off commence in Christchurch
*Times provided are approximate and subject to change based on traffic and tour conditions.
— What You Can Expect —
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the awe-inspiring Southern Alps with two distinct tours from Queenstown to Mount Cook. These full-day and half-day sightseeing excursions promise a feast for the senses as you traverse rugged landscapes while passing through iconic regions like Mackenzie Country (Basin). Both tours culminate in the spectacular Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, where New Zealand's highest mountain proudly stands.
Whether you opt for the full-day adventure from Queenstown to Christchurch or the half-day exploration, both tours offer the chance to indulge in an optional lunch at the renowned Hermitage Hotel, soak in uninterrupted views of Mount Cook to immerse yourself in the extraordinary alpine scenery!
Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour from Queenstown to Mount Cook, exploring the Southern Alps. Enjoy commentary from your local guide as you pass through historic sites like Kawarau River Gorge and Cromwell. Reach Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, where you can opt for lunch (at your own expense) at the Hermitage Hotel with stunning views.
Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour from Queenstown to Christchurch, traversing the scenic landscapes to the foothills of Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach through the picturesque Lindis Pass into the Mackenzie Country. Explore the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, where Māori legend comes to life with the Southern Alps. Stop at Mount Cook Village for an optional lunch at the Hermitage Hotel. Journey past Lake Pukaki to Lake Tekapo, with its iconic Church of the Good Shepherd, and conclude the tour in Christchurch.