Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch | La Vacanza Travel

Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch

Duration: 12 hours
Destination: New Zealand, South Island, Christchurch
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  • 12 hours
  • Christchurch
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Travel by road on a full day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, Australasia's highest mountain. Along the way you'll pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains, view MacKenzie Basin, Lakes Tekapo and Pukari and Tasman Glacier. Stop at Tekapo for some picture-esque photos and travel onwards to the Mt Cook Heritage Village. Enjoy a lunch at the Hermitage Hotel. Morning and afternoon snacks are also included on your guided tour.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie District, Canterbury Region, South Island

You will travel by road to Mount Cook through the Canterbury Plains, foothills of the Southern Alps and the MacKenzie Basin. Your will make a short stop en route to the either the Kiwi Country or Tin Shed (an old shearing shed selling discount sweaters) or at Barkers (the largest fruit winery in NZ) for sampling of unique New Zealand products. You will then make a stop at the beautiful Lake Tekapo for morning tea and a photo opportunity.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lake Pukaki, New Zealand

Continue on to Lake Pukaki which affords some incredible views of Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, on a clear day.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park 89 Terrace Road, Canterbury 7999, New Zealand

On arriving at Mt Cook National Park, make a stop at the Hermitage Hotel for lunch.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Tasman Glacier, New Zealand

Your guide will drive into the Tasman Glacier where a fifteen to twenty minute climb by foot will take you to a vantage point which provides beautiful views of both the Tasman Glacier and Lake Tasman.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fairlie, Fairlie, Mackenzie District, Canterbury Region, South Island

Return to Christchurch via road. A short stop will be made in Fairly for afternoon tea.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - The Hermitage Hotel

Exclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Please note Tasman Glacier viewing walk is subject to weather conditions on the day of travel which due to the mountains and altitude is very changeable. Should this walk not be available due to weather then the tour will visit the Mount Cook Edmund Hilary Center at the Hermitage
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time

08:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

12 hours


User's Reviews

Vivien_S

06 Mar, 2024

Our tour guild Jud was friendly and professional. If you only have one day and want to get a feeling of what it is like outside of the Christchurch, this is the trip for you. It was very relaxing and scenery was amazing.

Davdi_B

13 Jan, 2024

A lot of driving, but excellent views and courteous guide. Highly recommend for visits to the south island.

Rena_L

02 Sep, 2023

We loved our trip to Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo. The scenery was breath taking and there were lots of stops for photos. Our guide Jude was excellent and she ensured that all our preferences were catered for. A fabulous day. Thank you Jude

OUITA_B

28 Jun, 2023

The surreal splendor of the mountains, lakes, glacier and farmlands was a fairytale. Our tour guide was a very nice man as well as a professional.

Sunshine426547

29 Jan, 2020

Our day trip to Mount Cook was filled with informative commentary from Rodney. He not only explained the sights quite well, he also kindly answered questions we had about life in New Zealand. While the top of Mt. Cook was covered in clouds, we still felt the trip was well worth our time because the surrounding area was beautiful and Rodney made the trip special.

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