Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

4.9
(11 reviews)

13 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Totally Personalized Private Experience!

Let’s explore New Zealand's Tallest Peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook’s Māori Significance, Tasman Glacier – New Zealand's Largest Glacier, Unique Flora and Fauna, Mountaineering History, Icebergs and Ice Caves, Panoramic Helicopter Flights, Photographer’s Paradise, beautiful lakes (Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki) and Lavender farm.

We invite you to consider Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel as an integral part of your next adventure. Our private tour offers something for everyone.

What's Included

Private Vehicle
Specalized Guide
Professional Driver
Clean and comfortable vehicle
Meet & Greet
Adventures Activity-Hiking/Trekking
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guide will contact the traveller prior to the trip to confirm the pickup point and timing. Guide will notify the traveller before leaving to the pickup location. Guide will find the traveller with name display.

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Meeting point

Guide will contact the traveller prior to the trip to confirm the pickup point and timing. Guide will notify the traveller before leaving to the pickup location. Guide will find the traveller with name display.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Geraldine will be out first stop after starting our journey from Christchurch for a refreshment break(Coffee/Toilet Break)

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Fairlie is a small town located in the South Island of New Zealand. It serves as a gateway for travelers heading to the Mount Cook. The Fairlie Bakehouse is a renowned bakery in New Zealand.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Lake Tekapo, the most picturesque destinations, located in the heart of the South Island. Known for its vibrant turquoise waters, stunning alpine scenery, popular spot for nature lovers and adventurer. The Best Things to Do in Tekapo -Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. -Snap a Photo of the Sheep dog Memorial. Soak in the Tekapo Springs & Stargaze in the Dark Sky Reserve.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Lake Pukaki is another stunning glacial lake. It's renowned for its dazzling turquoise waters, panoramic views, Scenic Drives & Photography and its proximity to Mount Cook, highest peak in New Zealand. The views of Mt Cook are truly spectacular. The blue (turquoise) colour is due to fine silt particles, or glacial flour, in the water.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Best spot for scenic photography of Tasman Glacier point view. Enjoy the 1 hour easy-going walk - don't forget your camera! (Glacier is in distance behind a lake). This is the major attraction to spend your quality time while at Mt Cook.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The track at dawn gives you a view of the first rays of the sun creeping over the Southern Alps, including over New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    At you final destination, enjoy your lunch at a lovely Hotel with stunning location and views. Hotel is ideally positioned to enjoy excellent view of Mount Cook Glaciers. Mt Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, helped Sir Edmund Hillary to develop his climbing skills in preparation for the conquest of Everest. Muller Hut Route is temporarily closed for day walkers. If you have booked to stay at Mueller Hut, you may still use the track and hut. Mount Cook village is the key entry point to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park — several short walks and overnight hikes start from the village. It's also well worth visiting for the pristine night sky, and other activities such as boat tours and heli hikes to the Tasman Glacier and Hike the Hooker Valley track.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Get a coffee after lunch keeps you energetic to the way back! We stop briefly to use the toilets and you can hopefully catch a gorgeous sunset photo of Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shephard.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    We stop briefly to use the toilets and buy coffee/water

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We're finishing off this fantastic day with your drop off in Christchurch. Now it’s time to relax and unwind. Thank you for joining us — and until next time, kia ora and safe travels!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel

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Cancellation Policy

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

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