Queenstown to Tekapo Small Group Tour One Way

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4.3333335 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
Activity provider:Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Queenstown to Tekapo Small Group Tour One Way
4.3333335 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.3333335 out of 5 stars
3 reviews

Explore the beautiful Mt Cook national park on route to Tekapo. Fully guided small group tour from Queenstown with free time some of the best activities. There is no better way to see the area!

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
- Enjoy the convenience of pick-ups from selected hotels. If your location isn’t listed, simply choose the nearest available option & meet us there! If your accommodation is yet to be confirmed, we recommend selecting The Station - Home of Adventure for now. You can update this later if needed! - Pick-ups begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside by this time. - Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. To ensure a timely departure, we recommend being ready 5–10 minutes early, as we are unable to wait for late guests.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    32 pickup location options:

    Pinewood Lodge, QT Queenstown, Millennium Hotel Queenstown, Ramada Queenstown Central, Heritage Queenstown, Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Kamana Lakehouse, Sudima Queenstown Five Mile, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road, an IHG Hotel, Aspen Lodge Backpackers, Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort, Frankton Bus Interchange (near Queenstown Airport), Heartland Hotel Queenstown, Wyndham Garden Queenstown, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers - BBH, Nomads Queenstown Hostel, JUCY Snooze Queenstown, The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Tahuna Pod Hostel, Cromwell Fruit Sculpture, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, The Station - Home of Adventure in Queenstown, Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu, Queenstown, Sofitel Queenstown - Hotel & Spa, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Sherwood Queenstown

  • Bus/coach

    (3 hours)

  • Lindis Pass

    Photo stop (5 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Omarama

    Break time (20 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

    Visit (2.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Finish at:

    Dark Sky Project

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
  • Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki
  • Free time for activities & walks
  • Lindis Pass and the Southern Alps
  • Church of the Good Shepard

Full description

Queenstown to Tekapo via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time and options to enjoy the activities, unlike other tours. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

Includes

  • Small Group - maximum of 16 travelers!
  • Fully Guided Tour
  • Snacks provided & water available
  • Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan
  • Scenic stops
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Guided walk - walks are not guided by our drivers
  • Souvenirs
  • Price of extra activities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Drones
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  •  New Zealand weather is unpredictable at any time of the year. Whilst you'll be warm inside the bus, dress or prepare for all seasons
  • Wear walking shoes or boots with good grip soles that can cope with a bit of mud in wet conditions

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 3 reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler – JapanJune 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Thank you very much for being so kind to me, who couldn't understand English. It was the best day ever.

Response from provider

June 15, 2025

Hello! Thank you for coming along with us from Queenstown to Tekapo :) Our guides are so lovely & so inclusive, I'm so glad you felt looked after & had the best day ever! :)

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GetYourGuide traveler – New ZealandMarch 14, 2025 – Verified booking
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GetYourGuide traveler – JapanMarch 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Although it was a long trip, we were able to make the trip comfortable because we took frequent breaks. The guide was kind and explained things carefully, so I was able to participate with peace of mind.

Product ID: 610724

Activity provider:Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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