Travel by road on a full day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, Australasia's highest mountain. Along the way you'll pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains, view MacKenzie Basin, Lakes Tekapo and Pukari and Tasman Glacier. Stop at Tekapo for some picture-esque photos and travel onwards to the Mt Cook Heritage Village. Enjoy a lunch at the Hermitage Hotel. Morning and afternoon snacks are also included on your guided tour.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Morning and afternoon tea
Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
•
Wheelchair accessible
•
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•
Service animals allowed
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
•
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
•
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
•
Most travelers can participate
•
Not wheelchair accessible
•
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
•
Infants must sit on laps
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Travel by road on a full day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, Australasia's highest mountain. Along the way you'll pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains, view MacKenzie Basin, Lakes Tekapo and Pukari and Tasman Glacier. Stop at Tekapo for some picture-esque photos and travel onwards to the Mt Cook Heritage Village. Enjoy a lunch at the Hermitage Hotel. Morning and afternoon snacks are also included on your guided tour.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Morning and afternoon tea
Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
1
Lake Tekapo
You will travel by road to Mount Cook through the Canterbury Plains, foothills of the Southern Alps and the MacKenzie Basin. Your will make a short stop en route to the either the Kiwi Country or Tin Shed (an old shearing shed selling discount sweaters) or at Barkers (the largest fruit winery in NZ) for sampling of unique New Zealand products. You will then make a stop at the beautiful Lake Tekapo for morning tea and a photo opportunity.
30 minutes
2
Lake Pukaki
Continue on to Lake Pukaki which affords some incredible views of Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, on a clear day.
10 minutes
3
The Hermitage Hotel
On arriving at Mt Cook National Park, make a stop at the Hermitage Hotel for lunch.
45 minutes
4
Tasman Glacier
Your guide will drive into the Tasman Glacier where a fifteen to twenty minute climb by foot will take you to a vantage point which provides beautiful views of both the Tasman Glacier and Lake Tasman.
30 minutes
5
Fairlie
Return to Christchurch via road. A short stop will be made in Fairly for afternoon tea.
