What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 11 hours.

Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Outside Bus Interchange on 72 Lichfield St, Near Colombo Street.

New Zealand

Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

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11 hours

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Overview

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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What's Included

✓ Included

WiFi on board
Modern air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
Restroom on board
Live commentary on board
Local driver guide

✗ Not Included

Scenic Flight
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

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 a morning tea break along with a comfort stop

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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.

Stop 4

We are now entering the Mt Cook National Park, one of 14 National Parks in New Zealand. The area of the park is 70,696 hectares and has the highest mountains and largest glaciers in New Zealand it was established as a National Park in 1953. The Maori name for Mt Cook is Aoraki which means ‘Sky Piercer’. It is a rugged land of ice and rock with 19 mountain peaks over 3,000 metres including Mt Cook which is 3,753 metres the highest mountain in New Zealand, however, Mt Cook used to be 3,763 metres.

Stop 5

Cafe rest stop with espresso coffee, homemade food. Free Wifi is also available.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Outside Bus Interchange on 72 Lichfield St, Near Colombo Street

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End Point

Athol Street, car park and bus depot

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Good to Know

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

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Special Instructions

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.

Please note that Mandarin, Spanish, German, and Japanese commentary is available onboard our coach via the STQRY app. You will need to bring your own headphones, as the commentary cannot be played aloud. Alternatively, the commentary can be read directly from the screen. Free onboard Wi-Fi is available to allow you to download the app, which can be accessed here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/greatsights-nz-tour-commentary/id6743737260 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stqry.proj2000000000063&pcampaignid=web_share