Queenstown to Christchurch via Mount Cook

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4.77 reviews

Highlights & inclusions

Scenic day tour to Mt Cook National Park
Departs from Queenstown to Christchurch
Hotel pick up & drop off included
Local & knowledgeable driver
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$385.00NZD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience

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Highlighted reviews

4.7/5
Based on 7 reviews
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jennifer heinzel

almost 6 years ago

Fabulous! Just an awesome day trip

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Eric Jr Quintos

almost 7 years ago

Great and comfortable service! Spectacular views along the way!

What you can expect

Enjoy an amazing day of adventure, full of idyllic vistas of agricultural landscapes and serene sights of snow-capped alpine mountains.

Leaving from Queenstown, you will begin your journey by travelling through peaceful farmland on your way to the gorgeous Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park. The view from the emerald fields at the foot of the Southern Alps is truly a magnificent sight to behold! Next, you will pass the clear, glassy waters of Lake Tekapo – the infamous and stunningly beautiful glacier fed lake.

With New Zealand’s highest mountain – the majestic Aoraki / Mt Cook – as a stunning backdrop, you will enter the quaint Mt Cook Village. Here, you have the option of enjoying a delicious three-course lunch at the famous Hermitage Hotel. With its idyllic national park surroundings, this luxurious Hotel exudes good taste and elegance and is a perfect setting for relaxing and taking in the unbelievably beautiful alpine sights. After you enjoy your sumptuous lunch, you will be carry onto Christchurch.

During this trip, you will also see the Canterbury Plains, Geraldine, Lake Pukaki, Mackenzie Country scenery and Lindis Pass. From beginning to end, this amazing tour highlights some of the most awe inspiring sights in all of New Zealand. During every moment of the trip, there is something either interesting or beautiful to look at and many artistic and creative people take this indulgent trip for inspirational purposes. Regardless of your purpose for taking this trip, you will leave with a feeling of bliss and a renewed love for nature at the end of it. Do not forget your camera, because the amazing photos you could capture will be worthy of framing!

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Location

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Lake Pukaki 
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
  • Mackenzie Country scenery
  • Lindis Pass
  • Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shepherd
  • Geraldine & Canterbury Plains
  • Free WiFi onboard
Duration
  • Allow a full day
Departure Location
  • 7:15am (arrives 7:10pm in Christchurch)
  • Pick up available from central Queenstown accommodation
  • Operates daily all year
  • This tour ends in Christchurch
Additional Information
  • Child rates apply (5-14yrs)
  • Children under 5 years travel free of charge
  • Premium coach with onboard toilet and leather reclining seats
  • Coach from Queenstown arrives in Mt Cook at 12.15 pm
  • Coach departs Mt Cook for Christchurch at 2.00 pm
  • This tour ends in Christchurch

Recent reviews

4.7/5
Based on 7 reviews
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jennifer heinzel

almost 6 years ago

Fabulous! Just an awesome day trip

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Eric Jr Quintos

almost 7 years ago

Great and comfortable service! Spectacular views along the way!

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Trusted Customer

about 10 years ago

A bit expensive