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Mt Cook Day Tour: Explore Tekapo and Tasman Glacier From Christchurch in a Small Group
4.5
134 Ratings
Christchurch
Embark on a thrilling Mt Cook Day Tour from Christchurch and explore Tekapo, Tasman Glacier, and more. Enjoy stunning views, delicious local eats, and a carbon-neutral journey!
Duration:
13 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Christchurch - We’ll kick things off in the Garden City - don’t worry, we’re quickly on the road to see the best of the Mackenzie Country.
- Geraldine - After a relaxing journey from Christchurch, we’re slowing things down for a stop in the beautiful little town of Geraldine.
- Fairlie - Famous for its bakehouse, Fairlie is our gateway to the Mackenzie Country. It is now time to wake as breathtaking scenery is around every corner!
- Lake Tekapo - The bus will go silent as we round the corner for the first sighting of Lake Tekapo. This view won’t disappoint - not long until we stop now!
- The Church of the Good Shepherd - Our first stop! Take a look of this beautiful little church with the best view in the world. Perfect time for a couple of Instagram shots to prove you are really in New Zealand- after all, it is easily the most photographed church in the country!
- Lake Pukaki - You thought Lake Tekapo was the most beautiful lake you have ever seen - just wait for it! Lake Pukaki will take your breath away. Don’t worry, we will stop at different location for you to enjoy its beauty!
- Mt. Cook Village - And here we are - the beautiful Mt Cook! It’s time for you to decide how you would like to spend your day- walk the stunning Hooker Valley or Tasman Glacier track, or check out the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center.
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Hooker Valley Track - This 3 hour walk won’t disappoint - enjoy the amazing view and listen to the glaciers cracking.as you walk to the glacier lake at Mt Cook!
PLEASE NOTE: This is one option on how you can spend your time while at Mt Cook on this tour. If delays occur during your tour you may not be able to complete the whole track.
YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE WHOLE TRACK WHILE ON THE TOUR
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Tasman Glacier - The best glacier in New Zealand. Enjoy the 1 hour easy-going walk - don’t forget your camera! (Glacier is in distance behind a lake)
PLEASE NOTE: This is one option on how you can spend your time while at Mt Cook on this tour. If delays occur during your tour you may not be able to complete the whole track. -
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - If walking is not your thing, then this educational centre is worth a look. Check out the movies that play on a schedule!
PLEASE NOTE: This is one option on how you can spend your time while at Mt Cook on this tour. Due to legal time restraints its impossible to do all - Mt. Cook Village - Lunchtime! The view here is one of a kind. You won’t want to leave, but there’s more to be seen!
- Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo -We stop briefly to use the toilets and you can hopefully catch a gorgeous sunset photo of Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shephard.
- Christchurch - As we trek back to Christchurch, we’ll make a few stops to stretch the legs and relieve ourselves. This is where our journey together ends - til next time!
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Pick up and Drop off
- Doc concession
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Activities such as helicopter and boat trips
Additional Information
Swap the urban surroundings of Garden City for a day trip that you’ll absolutely love! Our Mt Cook, Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Day Tour from Christchurch offers the chance to experience the wonders of the Mackenzie Country without any hassle. We aim for you to EXPLORE MORE, EXPERIENCE MORE and PAY LESS!
Journey in an eco-friendly vehicle that doesn’t compromise on modern comforts like complete air-conditioning, USB charging points and WiFi! All while you indulge in the beauty of Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, the Ben Ohau Range and locations from the renowned film, Lord of the Rings. The excitement of exploration will surely whet your appetite, so we’ve arranged a scrumptious lunch at the quaint Hermitage Hotel. Make sure the stunning landscape doesn’t divert your attention from the delectable local fare!
At the end of an adventurous day, we return to our starting point in Christchurch, setting you free to embark on your next adventurous journey, wherever that might be. Embark on this purely Kiwi experience - we look forward to welcoming you aboard.
NOTE: This tour operates for 13.5hrs and the schedule is fixed.
Location
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Colombo Street
Please wait ready for collection at the bus stop on Lichfield Street outside the bus exchange.
If you put Christchurch Bus Interchange intercity stop into google maps this will give you the correct location. Pick up time is at 06:25am
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(134 Ratings)
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Ziting_q
Jun 23, 2024
Great Journey - This was a well-organized journey, with ample time provided at each scenic spot for us to explore.
The driver, Chris, is an experienced and enthusiastic guide who cares deeply about everyone's experience.
Despite the long drive, Chris made appropriate comfort stops for everyone to stretch their legs and use the restroom.
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Jaedong_s
Jun 19, 2024
Friendly and safe driving service - Enjoyed day, you can see or can feel very beautiful and peaceful place.
Also guide(driver) is very friendly and good safe driving.
Anyway, Overall their service was good.
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Trishadepasquale
Jun 12, 2024
Book now. Don’t hesitate! - This tour is fantastic and our guide, Clive, did an excellent job. He was so patient and knowledgable. I loved this tour and am so happy we booked it! Thank you, Cheeky Kea and Clive, for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!
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Malcolm
Jun 11, 2024
Excellent trip to Mt Cook and Lakes - Excellent trip to Mt Cook and Lake areas. Diane, our driver/guide was great 👍 very informative and interesting. We lucked out as the weather was very good. Lunch provided was good as well. Highly recommend 👌
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Grahame_o
Jun 6, 2024
Long, but rewarding day trip to Mt Cook - This was a small group trip, via Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook. It was an early start from Christchurch, but we were given a bag with some snacks to keep us going. We stopped at Fairlie for one of their famous pies, then on to Lake Tekapo for a short stop. Then to Lake Pukaki, which was a beautiful blue colour and we got to see Mt Cook. Once at Mt Cook Village we were given options. We chose a one hour walk on the Hooker Track and similar time at the Hermitage. A packed lunch was provided, which we ate in the grounds of the Hermitage. We felt the trip more than exceeded our expectations, and being able to see Mt Cook itself was a bonus, as on previous days it had been completely covered in cloud. We felt our guide ( Brent?) was excellent and tried to ensure that we made the best of the day. It was a very long day (around 12 hours all up), but definitely worth it.
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Jo-anne
May 27, 2024
The king tour - Amazing tour! Joseph made sure we were looked after up to transfer in Mt Cook. My kids super adored him! Thanks for the tour and for looking after us.
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Manisha_c
May 4, 2024
Wonderful - Wonderful experience with driver/guide,
I will recommend this travel company .
Smooth ride,
Giving enough time for photos.
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Juliek414
Apr 27, 2024
Great scenery, great driver! - Joseph our driver was very accommodating. He was an accomplished driver and at no time did I feel unsafe. The country side was beautiful and I would recommend this tour, even though it was a lot of driving!!
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Phillip_h
Apr 29, 2024
Memorable Day 🤩 - I enjoyed the tour , Joseph was our guide and driver , quite a character. This is a fast paced tour , if you want to go slow , this is not for you 😉. Only down side was the sunset part needs to be removed from the description- it doesn’t happen !!!! But a very memorable day and great weather !!!! Thanks
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Elaine_s
Apr 29, 2024
Beautiful and scenic - It was a great tour overall as we had super clear skies. There was a delay due to a bus breakdown. The guide did his best. However, the options for the trip could have been explained better. Made it past the 3rd suspension bridge without the realisation that Hooker lake was another short 10min walk and due to the rush for time, we had to make our way back on time.
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