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Mt. Cook Day-Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown

4.3  / 547 reviews
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Mt. Cook Day-Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown
4.3  / 547 reviews
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See the majestic beauty of New Zealand on this one-way, full-day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown. Journey through dramatic landscapes to Mt. Cook, discovering awe-inspiring mountains on the way.

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Duration 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
Spanish, Chinese, Japanese

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Inge – New Zealand

Really great way to go to one city to another. Instead of taking a boring bus you get lots of stops, stories and just overall a great day. Our guide Steward was absolutely lovely and had a lot of knowledge about everything!

I
Inge – New Zealand
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Hicham – Switzerland

RENE made this long trip wonderful. this trip allows to stop at Tekapo lake and Mount Village to watch the snow summit

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Hicham – Switzerland

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Christchurch Bus Interchange

  • Bus/coach

    (3.5 hours)

  • Lake Tekapo

    Break time, Photo stop (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (80 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Aoraki Mount Cook Village

    Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Sightseeing (95 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (75 minutes)

  • Omarama

    Break time (20 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (2.5 hours)

  • Finish at:

    Athol St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the awe-inspiring vastness of Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park
  • Take in the diverse sights of the Canterbury Plains, Mackenzie Country
  • Visit the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd
  • Be dazzled by turquoise blue waters of Lake Tekapo

Full description

Discover the natural wonders of New Zealand on this full-day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown. Sit back and admire the views as you travel from Christchurch and through the rich farmlands of the Canterbury Plains on a coach with free wifi. Visit Lake Tekapo and witness its blue glacial water. Encounter the solitary and quaint Church of the Good Shepherd, nestled just meters from the lake. Be amazed at the majesty of Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. Absorb unforgettable views and explore Mt. Cook Village where you will have time to enjoy lunch at your own expense. Continue your journey through Mackenzie Country, and enjoy an afternoon tea in the quaint village of Omarama (own expense). Explore the English-style gardens, and peruse the home-grown fruits on offer at the Jones Family Orchard. Your day concludes with an evening arrival in Queenstown.

Includes

  • Optional hotel pick-up service in Christchurch
  • Optional hotel drop-off service in Queenstown
  • Full-day sightseeing tour
  • Service of an expert local guide and driver
  • Free wifi on the coach
  • Optional activity costs
  • Food and drinks
  • Scenic helicopter or ski plane flight

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Important information

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  • Please bring weather appropriate clothing.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 47 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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Inge – New ZealandFebruary 2, 2025  – Verified booking
Really great way to go to one city to another. Instead of taking a boring bus you get lots of stops, stories and just overall a great day. Our guide Steward was absolutely lovely and had a lot of knowledge about everything!
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Hicham – SwitzerlandDecember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
RENE made this long trip wonderful. this trip allows to stop at Tekapo lake and Mount Village to watch the snow summit
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KAREN – United StatesNovember 11, 2024  – Verified booking
Enjoyed Stuart immensely. Once we leave Christchurch no more pick up or drop offs. It cut down on the opportunity to enjoy scheduled stops.
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Product ID: 24286

Activity provider:GreatSights New Zealand

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