Discover the wonders of Mount Cook on a full-day tour from Queenstown. Enjoy a guided scenic tour to Mt Cook and 3.5 hours of free time to explore Aoraki National Park on your own.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 12 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- After you book, the activity provider will contact you with the exact pickup time for your pickup location. The 07:30 AM departure time applies to the central Queenstown pickup, however, times can vary between 7 AM and 8 AM, depending on your location. Please take note of the time the team reconfirms with you and be at the pickup location 10 minutes prior to your departure time. The guide will wait up to 5 minutes after your departure time. Any late arrivals who miss the tour will not be entitled to a refund.
Experience
20 pickup location options:
88-90 Lake Esplanade, Kamana Lakehouse, Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels, 46 Lake Esplanade, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, 88 Frankton Road, Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Upper Stanley St, Pounamu, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, 54 Robins Road, Marina Drive, Frankton Terminus, Heritage Queenstown, Driftaway Queenstown, Marmolada Cafe
Cromwell
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way
Lindis Pass
Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)
Omarama
Break time, Photo stop, Sightseeing (30 minutes)
Twizel
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way
Lake Pukaki
Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way
Aoraki Mount Cook Village
Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour, Scenic views on the way (3.5 hours)
Omarama
Break time (15 minutes)
20 drop-off locations:
54 Robins Road, Marina Drive, Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels, Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Marmolada Cafe, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Frankton Terminus, 88-90 Lake Esplanade, Driftaway Queenstown, Heritage Queenstown, Pounamu, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Kamana Lakehouse, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, Upper Stanley St, 88 Frankton Road, 46 Lake Esplanade
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Travel through the heart of the South Island to the impressive Mount Cook
- Visit iconic locations including the Cromwell Fruit Bowl, Lindis Pass, and Lake Pukaki
- Spend 3.5 hours exploring Mount Cook Village and soaking up epic views
- Enjoy hassle-free pickup and drop-off near your accommodation in Queenstown
- Learn about the history with included access to the Sir Edmund Hillary Centre
- Pickup and drop-off at selected locations
- Transportation in a premium Mercedes van
- Wi-Fi onboard
- Local guide
- 3.5 hours of free time in Mount Cook village
- Admission to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Food
- Multilingual commentary
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Snacks
- Hiking shoes
- Jacket
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- Please note, this tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. If the minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
- Please be aware this is a full-day tour lasting up to 12 hours
- Although food is not included, there are stops along the way where you can purchase food, depending on how you want to spend your free time in Mt Cook Village.