Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour (Group Tour)


Enjoy a small group day tour to Aoraki/Mount Cook - the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque town of Lake Tekapo, admire stunning alpine views from Lake Pukaki, and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Hermitage Hotel.

Tours Highlights:

  • Sample award-winning cheese at a local cheese factory in Geraldine.
  • Visit the iconic Church of Good Shepherd and Bronze Sheepdog Statue in Lake Tekapo.
  • Admire Lake Pukaki, the largest lake in Mackenzie region, and stunning alpine scenery.
  • Savor a delicious lunch with spectacular views of Mt Cook at the Hermitage Hotel cafe.
  • Explore one of the many alpine walks or activities in Mount Cook National Park.


 

THIS IS A SMALL GROUP TOUR (max 20 people)

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour – Duration 13 hours (Tour Start Time: 6:30 am)

Adult: from $220 to $275 (14 to 99 Years) Lunch Pay Own Account 

Child: from $210 (4 to 13 Years) Lunch Pay Own Account 

Pickup timing will be confirmed a day prior to travel date. Pickup/ drop-off is offered from selected Central Christchurch Hotels listed below:

1 .Christchurch Bus Interchange
2. Heritage Hotel/ Distinction Hotel
3. Crowne Plaza Hotel
4. The Mayfair Hotel
5. Chateau on the Park

TOUR DESCRIPTION & Stops:

Geraldine - 20 mins

Set at the heart of the Canterbury region at the foot of the Southern Alps, Geraldine is the gateway to the lakes in the central Mackenzie Basin and the beginning of the Starlight Highway to Tekapo's world renowned UNESCO Aoraki McKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Geraldine is the perfect place to stop for refreshments and break your journey.

Lake Tekapo - 30 mins

Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake Tekapo.  

The Church of the Good Shepherd

Situated on the shores of Lake Takapō amongst the natural beauty of the lake and the mountains, the Church of the Good Shepherd was built to the glory of God and as a memorial to the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country.  

Lake Pukaki - 15 mins

Lake Pukaki is a shimmering blue jewel set into a grand alpine playground - an iconic New Zealand landscape of high mountain peaks, glacier fed alpine lakes and golden tussocks stretched beneath an endless sky. Sir Peter Jackson chose this part of the Southern Alps - the main divide stretching north-south the length of New Zealand's South Island - as the setting for ‘Lake-town’ in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Aoraki/Mt. Cook - 45 mins

Arrive at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park where you can savor a scrumptious lunch at Hermitage Hotel and explore Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.

Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks - 80 mins

At around 27 km long, the Tasman Glacier is the longest glacier in New Zealand. This hike require moderate fitness and is approximately a 60 min return hike. There are good views of the Tasman Glacier, Terminal Lake, Icebergs and Aoraki Mt Cook from the lookout and the most popular hike in the national park.

Instead of hike, if you would like to take a secnic flight that can be arranged. Please enquire/ specify at the time of booking.

 

Price Includes:

  • Pickup and Drop-off from certain Hotels in Central Christchurch
  • Transport in an air-conditioned minivan OR minibus
  • Small group tour 
  • Professional guide and Commentary
  • Fully guided tour except the walks in Mount Cook National Park.
  • Lunch (Pay own account)

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