Mt Cook Tour from Queenstown: Small Group Adventure with Optional Activities
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Queenstown
Embark on a small group adventure from Queenstown to Mt Cook, with optional activities and free time to explore. Discover stunning landscapes, enjoy wildlife viewings, and experience the best of Aoraki National Park.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Queenstown - Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventurous day but also point out and guide you past some of the areas top highlights.
What's Included
  • Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
  • Bottled water
  • Transport to Hooker Valley Track
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
  • Guided tour of Hooker Valley Track - this is to be self guided
Additional Information

Explore the Mt Cook area on this one day, fully guided small group tour from Queenstown with free time to participate in the best activities.

Highlights:
• Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
• Lake Pukaki
• Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass, the Southern Alps
• High Country Salmon
• Free time for activities & walks

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

You also have time to enjoy extra activities of your choice, unlike many other tours. On tours are led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don’t have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours’ notice).
Location
The Station - Home of Adventure in Queenstown
Shotover Street
The Station - Home of Adventure is our default meeting point. If your accommodation is not yet booked, please select this location.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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James_n
May 15, 2024
Great Experience - Beautiful scenery and friendly staff! It was a great tour and had a good amount of stops along the way. A good amount of time in the park which allows you to hike the famous Hooker Valley Track!
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Hamaash
May 7, 2024
Highly recommend - I had an awesome day. The views were amazing and the hike was a great experience. I would highly recommend to those considering.
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Chuchux2024
May 3, 2024
Wonderful experience with with master guide GT - perfect experience for Mt.cook. Our driver &guide is GT, he is such a debonair and knowledgeable gentleman. Told us all the history about the journey, so patient and reliable that can organize everything perfectly. Trust me, you would never regret to travel with him 😄
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Guide06475654520
Apr 20, 2024
An excellent experience - The views are gorgeous. And the guide is very patient. Some of travelers in our group were not native English speaker, but the guide still did his best to look after everyone in this group. I give 5 stars to both the views and service.
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Cynthiatjiong
Apr 5, 2024
Excellent tour - Excellent! Our tour guide/driver, Hannah is amazing and very friendly. Thank you very much! Best tour so far. Highly recommend this tour. Cheers!
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769taliab
Apr 1, 2024
Amazing trip! Very worth it. - We loved our tour experience to Mount Cook with Jeff! He was very friendly, funny and pointed out great facts and history about the mountain and New Zealand! Would definitely travel with this company again, was well worth the money!
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Udaya_t
Mar 24, 2024
Amazing views - The tour operator for this excursion is Cheeky Kiwi, and our guide, Chip, did an outstanding job from pick-up to drop-off. The itinerary includes reasonable stops for breaks while still covering most of the intended route. However, we found the allocated 3 hours for completing the Hooker Valley trail to be insufficient. Throughout the trail, we were mesmerized by the breathtaking views of Mt. Cook and its surroundings. Traveling with young children, we found a scenic spot on the rocks along the way for a quick 20-minute lunch, enjoying the stunning view of Mt. Cook. This moment alone made the entire day trip worthwhile. Starting off on a cold morning, we layered up for the journey, but as the day progressed and the sun came out, it became warmer, and we didn't need jackets during the walk. I suggest that Cheeky Kiwi consider extending the duration of the Hooker Valley trail stop to 4 hours, allowing for a better chance of reaching the lake at the end of the trail without having to turn back prematurely. Additionally, I recommend considering slightly larger transport vehicles, as the seats in the back of the current minivan were not adequately spaced for taller individuals, which could lead to discomfort during longer day trips but still manageable at this time.
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Jennifer
Mar 17, 2024
Mt Cook Tour - Starting early and with a long day ahead Brent was an excellent driver and guide. He made every passenger feel welcome and was aware of our needs. His commentary was enlightening and he took us to some amazing places. A great trip. We thoroughly recommend this wonderful tour. Jenny and Phil
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853suzieb
Mar 10, 2024
Highly recommended Mount Cook (+ stop offs) day trip - Fantastic day from start to finish! Long day travelling but broken up with frequent stops. Our driver/guide Sarah was extremely personable and informative. Would 100% recommend this day trip for anyone wanting to go to Mount Cook village/Hooker Valley trail without the driving!
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Ana_f
Feb 23, 2024
An experience to... - An experience to remember!!! A beautiful place with breathtaking views!! Easy to walk and well maintained trails.
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