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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch

4.9  / 5180 reviews
Activity provider:NZ South Island Tours & Travel
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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch

Activity provider:NZ South Island Tours & Travel
4.9  / 5180 reviews
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From US$ 130.33 per person

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Enjoy a small-group day tour to Aoraki Mount Cook. Visit the picturesque Church of Good Shepherd on the shores of the stunning turquoise Lake Tekapo, and enjoy a scenic walk to see the Tasman Glacier.

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Duration 13 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup timing will be confirmed a day prior to the travel date. Pickup and drop-off are offered from selected Central Christchurch Hotels: Rydges Latimer Square, Christchurch Bus Interchange, Heritage/Distinction/Novotel Central Christchurch/Hotel 115/Quest Cathedral Junction, Crowne Plaza, The Mayfair, 155 Victoria Street, and Chateau on the Park.

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a day trip from Christchurch to Mount Cook National Park
  • Take a hike to Discover New Zealand's longest glacier & Icebergs.
  • Visit the stunning Lake Tekapo and discover the famous Church of Good Shepherd
  • Admire Lake Pukaki, the largest lake in Mackenzie region, and its alpine scenery
Full description

Experience dramatic glacier lakes, snow-capped mountains, and beautiful alpine walks on a small-group day trip from Christchurch. After pick-up from your hotel, journey to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, located a 4 hours' drive through spectacular and breathtaking landscapes.

Visit the historic town of Geraldine. Then discover the heart of Mackenzie Country, the captivatingly turquoise Lake Tekapo, the iconic Church of Good Shepherd, and the well-recognized statue of Sheepdog. Travel through Lake Pukaki and admire stunning views of Mt. Cook from a distance. Enjoy a short scenic hike in the National Park to view the 23.5kms long Tasman Glacier which is the longest glacier in New Zealand before returning to Christchurch.

Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off from selected Central Christchurch Hotels
  • Transport by air-conditioned late-model Minibus
  • Small-group tour
  • Bottle Water
  • Geraldine (30min)
  • Lake Tekapo & Church of Good Shepherd (30min)
  • Lake Pukaki (15min)
  • Lunch Break / Mt Cook National Park (45min) Pay own account
  • Blue Lake & Tasman Glacier Walk (90 min)
  • Fully guided tour except the walks in Mount Cook National Park.
  • Lunch
  • Walks in Mount Cook National Park are not guided

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  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Fully guided tour except the walks in Mount Cook National Park.
  • A small amount of walking is involved
  • Note that the pick-up time may be earlier than the tour start time
  • You will have approximately 2.5 hours of free time in Mount Cook to savor lunch and enjoy a scenic walk in the national park

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4.9 /5

based on 180 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
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We had a great time and saw some awesome sights that we likely wouldn't have seen travelling on our own. Guide was great and very informative. I was 7 months pregnant at the time and the amount/timing of the travel breaks and level of activity was great for me.

July 19, 2023

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Kiara – AustraliaVerified booking

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Day tour to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Geraldine was outstanding. Tour Guide was friendly, approachable and accommodating, very informative and interesting with great knowledge of Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki and New Zealand. I travelled with my daughter who is in her early 40s.

May 16, 2023

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Catherine – New ZealandVerified booking

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Amazing scenery Long day but worth it. Our guide Anuj was very knowledgeable and accommodating for everyones needs. Plenty of breaks for toilet, food and drink. Water supplied. Country and mountain landscapes were spectacular. A bit of walking but nothing too difficult with plenty of time to admire scenery. This is a must do activity.

May 7, 2023

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