Mount Cook Day Tour from Christchurch: A Scenic Journey through New Zealand's Southern Alps
4.3
63 Ratings
Christchurch
Embark on a scenic day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, passing through the stunning Southern Alps. Experience the beauty of Lake Tekapo and the Canterbury Plains before reaching New Zealand's tallest mountain. Don't miss this unforgettable journey!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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 morning and afternoon tea breaks along with a comfort stop
What's Included
- Modern air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver guide
What's Not Included
- Scenic Flight
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a singular scenic journey from Christchurch to Queenstown through Mt Cook and behold the majesty of the NZ Southern Alps. Marvel at the awe-inspiring spectacle of the glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, the pastoral Canterbury Plains farmland, and Aoraki (Mt Cook), New Zealand’s tallest mountain, nestled in a national park and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the magnificent splendor of New Zealand’s premier peak with a day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, concluding in Queenstown.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- 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
Location
Lichfield Street
Outside Bus Interchange on 72 Lichfield St, Near Colombo Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(63 Ratings)
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Garvan_m
Dec 20, 2023
A lot of talk to get to the mountain - Stuart the driver very informative. Like commentary which tell me all about what we see. However very little time to do anything up at Mt Cook before having to take the long journey back to Christchurch.
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Lucille_c
Mar 6, 2020
Relax and enjoy the views - I highly recommend this tour, particularly if you are looking for transportation to Queenstown from Christchurch. It is an ideal means of getting there. The views are extraordinary, the luncheon (if you choose the premium option) was excellent. The driver was a great source of information. Lake Tekapo itself was worth the trip, not to mention Mount Cook.
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Janalbert_l
Mar 5, 2020
Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook - Interesting drive through agricultural and wilderness Canterbury with a fantastic driver/guide. High class lunxh at Mount Cook Lodge.
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Lief_g
Feb 8, 2020
Beautiful Scenery - Tour as decribed. Reasonably well organised. About the right number of stops at the right locations. Good narration.
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Lilianesong
Feb 4, 2020
Pleasant trip from Christchurch to Queenstown - Very good experience.
The driver made many commentaries during the ride which made the trip from Christchurch to Queenstown very interesting. I booked the tour with the lunch buffet at the Hermitage. The food was really great, with a nice view on Mt Cook. I just wish I had more time after lunch (1h break) to visit the surroundings a bit more and take more pictures. Other than that, the trip was really pleasant. There were many stops along the way to allow passengers to relax for 10-15 min and go to restrooms. There was also a small toilet on board in the bus.
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Durgesh
Jan 7, 2020
Awesome views and journey. Would highly recommend it. - The journey was picturesque. The stop at Mount cook was great with nice buffet lunch at Hermitage hotel was awesome. (would recommend to opt for Lunch). Recommended.
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Realsoen
Jan 6, 2020
Dont use Flight, Use this Tour - Even 7 hours Tour, But You will ve amazed because the view of the mountain very Amazing. The Driver very helpfull to explain about evertyhing, and teh most excellent thing are Photo spot picked up by Bus Driver
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John_k
Jan 4, 2020
Great coach trip to Queenstown - Scenic trip with friendly and witty driver.
Plenty. of space for luggage and comfortable seats. Do it.
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Mark_k
Feb 22, 2020
Beautiful Countryside - Traveled through some beautiful country. The driver was entertaining and informative. Did not get as much time at Mt Cook as I was expecting--barely had time to grab something to eat, and I had the impression when I booked the tour that there would be time to hike around some.
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Amelitamaria_h
Mar 20, 2020
Worth the trip - Our trip was from christ church to queenstown .Show your confirmation at the counter inside the christchurch building along lichfield st for your data then you’re all set to go.
The driver guide was not that knowledgeable compares to ours last november. Did mot tell us the history of mount cook. But still it was a good tour for it was scenic and still worth the trip. Food at hermitage hotel was good. Buy friuts along the route.
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