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Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
(72) Reviews
Christchurch
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Each traveler is allowed 2 Bags weighing no more than 20kg each and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
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Tour is a total of 11 hours in total
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Venture out on a one-way sightseeing tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook and experience the splendour of the NZ Southern Alps. Enjoy the spectacular sights of the glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, farmland of the Canterbury Plains and New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki (Mt Cook), situated in a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the grandeur of New Zealand's highest mountain on a day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, ending in Queenstown.
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
Modern air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
Restroom on board
Live commentary on board
Local driver guide
Scenic Flight
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Lichfield Street
Outside Bus Interchange on 72 Lichfield St, Near Colombo Street
Return
Athol Street
Athol Street, car park and bus depot
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
(72) Reviews
Christchurch
About
Venture out on a one-way sightseeing tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook and experience the splendour of the NZ Southern Alps. Enjoy the spectacular sights of the glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, farmland of the Canterbury Plains and New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki (Mt Cook), situated in a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the grandeur of New Zealand's highest mountain on a day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, ending in Queenstown.
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
Modern air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
Restroom on board
Live commentary on board
Local driver guide
Scenic Flight
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Lichfield Street
Outside Bus Interchange on 72 Lichfield St, Near Colombo Street
Return
Athol Street
Athol Street, car park and bus depot
Itinerary
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Geraldine Visitor Information Centre
Geraldine is a popular little town for arts and crafts and market days and has a reputation as a home for gifted artists and talented people such as Austen Deans and John Badcock who have their studios in the township. There are edible creations as well such as the local Geraldine cheese maker, chocolatier and the internationally recognised Barkers fruit products all have outlets in the town. We stop at the Kiwi Country Visitor centre for a morning tea break along with a comfort stop
30 minutes
2
The Church of the Good Shepherd
The majestic setting of the Church of the Good Shepherd attracts visitors from all over the world. We encourage you to take a few quiet minutes to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the lake and mountains; in our opinion it is God's greatest cathedral.
15 minutes
3
Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo the mountain ranges to the front are the Ben Ohau Ranges and the Southern Alps. Lake Tekapo is fed by the Godley Glacier and the Macauley River, which explains the turquoise colour of the lake from the glacial effect. Great stop for photos of the area.
15 minutes
4
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
We are now entering the Mt Cook National Park, one of 14 National Parks in New Zealand. The area of the park is 70,696 hectares and has the highest mountains and largest glaciers in New Zealand it was established as a National Park in 1953. The Maori name for Mt Cook is Aoraki which means ‘Sky Piercer’. It is a rugged land of ice and rock with 19 mountain peaks over 3,000 metres including Mt Cook which is 3,753 metres the highest mountain in New Zealand, however, Mt Cook used to be 3,763 metres.
1 hour and 40 minutes
5
The Wrinkly Rams
Cafe rest stop with espresso coffee, homemade food. Free Wifi is also available.
