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Mt. Cook Full Day Private Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch
(7) Reviews
Geraldine
About
The journey from Christchurch to Mount Cook offers stunning scenery and unique experiences. You can take the scenic route through the Canterbury Plains, passing by beautiful lakes like Lake Tekapo, known for its turquoise waters and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.
Along the way, there are opportunities for short hikes, such as the Tekapo Spring Walk or the Hooker Valley Track at Mount Cook. You can also enjoy local attractions, like the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, perfect for stargazing. The day is filled with breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities, and a chance to appreciate the stunning natural beauty of New Zealand.
Highlights
13 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
13 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Travel time Includes
In-Person Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
All Fees and Taxes
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Remaining Hours are Travel Time
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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Mt. Cook Full Day Private Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch
(7) Reviews
Geraldine
About
The journey from Christchurch to Mount Cook offers stunning scenery and unique experiences. You can take the scenic route through the Canterbury Plains, passing by beautiful lakes like Lake Tekapo, known for its turquoise waters and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.
Along the way, there are opportunities for short hikes, such as the Tekapo Spring Walk or the Hooker Valley Track at Mount Cook. You can also enjoy local attractions, like the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, perfect for stargazing. The day is filled with breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities, and a chance to appreciate the stunning natural beauty of New Zealand.
Highlights
13 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
13 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Travel time Includes
In-Person Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
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Geraldine
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.
20 minutes
2
Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake
Tekapo.
The Church of the Good Shepherd Situated on the shores of Lake
Takapo 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.
40 minutes
3
Lake Pukaki
Lake Pukaki
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.
20 minutes
4
Tasman Glacier
Tasman Glacier is the largest glacier in New Zealand, and one of several large glaciers which flow south and east towards the Mackenzie Basin from the Southern Alps in New Zealand's South Island.
40 minutes
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Mt. Cook Village
Mount Cook village is the key entry point to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park — several short walks and overnight hikes start from the village. It's also well worth visiting for the pristine night sky, and other activities such as boat tours and heli hikes to the Tasman Glacier.
