Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
Venture out on a one-way sightseeing tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook and experience the splendour of the NZ Southern Alps. Enjoy the spectacular sights of the glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, farmland of the Canterbury Plains and New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki (Mt Cook), situated in a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the grandeur of New Zealand's highest mountain on a day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, ending in Queenstown.
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Christchurch to Queenstown
What's included in Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Geraldine Visitor Information Centre
Geraldine is a popular little town for arts and crafts and market days and has a reputation as a home for gifted artists and talented people such as Austen Deans and John Badcock who have their studios in the township. There are edible creations as well such as the local Geraldine cheese maker, chocolatier and the internationally recognised Barkers fruit products all have outlets in the town. We stop at the Kiwi Country Visitor centre for morning and afternoon tea breaks along with a comfort stop
The Church of the Good Shepherd
The majestic setting of the Church of the Good Shepherd attracts visitors from all over the world. We encourage you to take a few quiet minutes to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the lake and mountains; in our opinion it is God's greatest cathedral.
Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo the mountain ranges to the front are the Ben Ohau Ranges and the Southern Alps. Lake Tekapo is fed by the Godley Glacier and the Macauley River, which explains the turquoise colour of the lake from the glacial effect. Great stop for photos of the area.
Inclusions
- WiFi on board
- Modern air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
- Restroom on board
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver guide
- Scenic Flight
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Each traveler is allowed 2 Bags weighing no more than 20kg each and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Tour is a total of 11 hours in total
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Outside Bus Interchange on 72 Lichfield St, Near Colombo Street
End Points
- Athol Street, car park and bus depot
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Before you Go – If you have any questions or would like to book a hotel pick up / drop off prior to your departure please call us on 0800 744 487 free phone in New Zealand or + 64 9 583 5790. We are open between 0630 – 2000.
