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Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
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148 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
- This tour is not recommended for infants
- The walks are not guided
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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Belindajt
Aug 20, 2024
A lot to see in one day for a taste of the countryside of the South Island - Fantastic day from start to finish. Loved the bakery stop to buy breakfast, there were two walks or one hike on offer at Mt Cook. Even though the weather was ordinary I loved driving through the changing landscapes of New Zealand and can’t wait to go back to Mt Cook when the weather is clear!
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Julin_h
Aug 18, 2024
Fantastic - Thank you Viator for making this trip moving smoothly I have a remarkable trip and I would love to book it again for my future trip ! Shout out to cheeky Kia travel best accommodation service which I am very lucky to experience this trip for my first time in New Zealand 😍
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Amalia_m
Jul 26, 2024
Good service! - Our tour was great! It was a sunny day and the skies were clear. Our tour guide and driver was Clive who was really informative, considerate and responsible. We were given pre-packed snacks and lunch with drinks/water to help us get through the day. He gave us tips through the journey and what to watch out for as it can be quite slippery in some parts of the hooker valley track given that it’s winter season. He was organized, keeping track of time reminding us to keep a check on time so we won’t fall behind the sched and we meet the set activity goal for the day which we did. we completed the hooker valley track , he also took the track and offered to take some photos of us on the frozen lake once we reached the end of the track. We stopped over to fairlie bake shop which is known to have the best pies in NZ had a quick tea, then stopped over to Lake pukaki and tekapo on our way to and back from Mt cook village. He gave us ample time to take photos as well. It was a long but satisfying day!
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Veronicah_h
Jul 24, 2024
Aoraki shines - The weather is everything at Aoraki - I experienced a glorious sunny day in the middle of winter - perfect. Hardly any sowfall and very low lake levels
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Deannakwatson
Jul 16, 2024
Mt Cook - Great location comfortable tour and great experience. Recommend to anyone that wants to explore the beauty of Mt Cook
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Mariazenaida_p
Jul 4, 2024
Nature at its best in New Zealand - Gorgeous views. Knowledgeable guide, Will, took care of the details & relevant info about our tour in a timely manner.
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Qfcmmm9d6c
Jun 30, 2024
Wonderful experience - Lake Pukaki and lake Tekapo both were amazing place to view. We have choosen Tasman glacier over Hooker’s valley and stepping up 300 stairs to see Tasman Glacier was breathe taking.
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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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Elle_m
Aug 2, 2024
Beautiful and beware of tour guide - Views are breathtaking but the tour guide is misleading as he didn't explain clearly the end of hike we have a beautiful lake to check in but gives lots of info about how many people could not finish the hike. And that time is rush.
Though it is partly not done enough homework, I wish the tour guide can be more professional in providing information. That's what we actually pay for!!!!
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Elvira_g
Jul 6, 2024
Terrible - I don’t recommend this tour at all. The pick up time in the app was incorrect, the tour operator rang AFTER the bus had left, next pick up point at 2 hours distance; no one apologized, we wasted four hours on the phone asking for an explanation or a refund with screenshots from the app for nothing: immediate email automated answers denying refunding “after thorough checking”. We recommended it before this happened to three other colleagues and two of them received a cancellation message the day before their tour so the third went alone. Unprofessional, unreliable. And now we are invited to comment on our experience.
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