Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook
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September 2026
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What you can expect
Travel from Christchurch to Queenstown via Aoraki / Mount Cook on a full day sightseeing tour with Gray Line. Journey across the Canterbury Plains and through the Mackenzie Country, passing turquoise lakes, wide open landscapes and stunning alpine scenery along the way.
Stop at Lake Tekapo to visit the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd before continuing to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s tallest mountain. Spend time exploring Mount Cook Village, soaking up the incredible mountain views or enjoying lunch at the famous Hermitage Hotel at your own expense.
After leaving Mount Cook, travel past the vivid blue waters of Lake Pukaki and through the rugged beauty of the South Island high country before arriving in Queenstown in the evening. Relax in a premium coach with reclining seats, onboard facilities and informative driver commentary throughout the day.
What you need to know
- Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
- Mackenzie Country scenery
- Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki
- Geraldine & Canterbury Plains
- Free WiFi onboard
- Allow a full day
- 6:45am (arrives 6:30pm in Queenstown)
- Pick up available from central Christchurch accommodation
- Operates daily all year
- This tour ends in Queenstown
- Child rates apply (5-14yrs)
- Children under 5 years travel free of charge
- Premium coach with onboard toilet and leather reclining seats
- Coach from Christchurch arrives in Mt Cook at 12.55 pm
- Coach departs Mt Cook for Queenstown at 2.25 pm
- This tour ends in Queenstown
