Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier. The ultimate way to get from Christchurch to Queenstown and includes a picnic lunch. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
Highlights:
Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepard Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park Tasman Glacier, Lake Pukaki Lindis Pass, Kawarau Gorge
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
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Pickup included
What's included in Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
ChristchurchPass-by Only
Your tour starts in the stunning city of Christchurch. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventurous day but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.
Departing Christchurch we then make our way through the impressive Canterbury plains with plenty of amazing New Zealand farmland and countryside to see along the way.
Lake Tekapo
Exiting Geraldine we head towards the famous blue lakes of Lake Tekapo but to get there first we must go through some impressive alpine passes with amazing views. As we come over the hill to Tekapo you will be stunned by amazing view of the lake. Stop for a quick photo at the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.
Inclusions
- Kindly advise dietary requirements
- Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
- Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Water available
- Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 7 years old and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours’ notice).
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- The total tour duration of 13 hours includes the travel time.
- The first part (Christchurch to Mt Cook) of this tour is guided by our Christchurch partners, Cheeky Kea.
- If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
- Enjoy the convenience of pick-ups from selected hotels. If your location isn’t listed, simply choose the nearest available option. - Pick-ups begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside by this time. - Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance. - Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. To ensure a timely departure, we recommend being ready 5–10 minutes early, as we are unable to wait for late guests. PICKUP TIMES: Scenic Hotel Cotswold 6:16am Sudima City 6:18am Crowne Plaza 6:20am Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square 6:21am Distinction Christchurch 6:23am Christchurch City Hotel 6:24am Christchurch Bus Interchange Intercity Stop (Litchfield Street) 6:25am Breakfree on Cashel 6:27am Rydges Latimer 6:29am Urbanz Accommodation 6:31am Fino Hotel & Suites 6:33am The George 6:35am Hotel Give 6:37am
Meeting Points
- Pickup time: 6:25am. If your accommodation is yet to be confirmed, we recommend selecting the Intercity Stop for now. You can update this later if needed!
End Points
- We can accommodate a drop off to most centrally located hotels in Queenstown
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel Pick ups start 15 mins before the tour time. Please check your pick up time in tour information to ensure you do not miss your pickup. You will be picked up in a16 seater minibus with Cheeky Kiwi Travel sign-writing on it. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time. 06:16 Scenic Hotel Cotswold 06:18 Sudima City 06:20 Crowne Plaza 06:21 Novotel Cathedral Square 06:23 Distinction Christchurch 06:24 Christchurch City Hotel 06:25 Bus Interchange Intercity Stop (Litchfield Street) 06:27 Breakfree On Cashel 06:29 Rydges Latimer 06:31 Urbanz Accommodation 06:33 Fino Apartments 06:35 The George 06:37 Hotel Give
