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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch


NZ South Island Tours & Travel


Enjoy a small-group day tour to Aoraki Mount Cook. Visit the picturesque Church of Good Shepherd on the shores of the stunning turquoise Lake Tekapo, and enjoy a scenic walk to see the Tasman Glacier.


Christchurch



Experience dramatic glacier lakes, snow-capped mountains, and beautiful alpine walks on a small-group day trip from Christchurch. After pick-up from your hotel, journey to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, located a 4 hours' drive through spectacular and breathtaking landscapes.
Visit the historic town of Geraldine. Then discover the heart of Mackenzie Country, the captivatingly turquoise Lake Tekapo, the iconic Church of Good Shepherd, and the well-recognized statue of Sheepdog. Travel through Lake Pukaki and admire stunning views of Mt. Cook from a distance.

Enjoy a short scenic hike in the National Park to view the 23.5kms long Tasman Glacier which is the longest glacier in New Zealand before returning to Christchurch.



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Duration 13 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Pickup included

Pickup timing will be confirmed a day prior to the travel date. Pickup and drop-off are offered from selected Central Christchurch Hotels: Rydges Latimer Square, Christchurch Bus Interchange, Heritage/Distinction/Novotel Central Christchurch/Hotel 115/Quest Cathedral Junction, Crowne Plaza, The Mayfair, 155 Victoria Street, and Chateau on the Park.

from € 122.01 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • 9 pickup location options:
  • Heritage Christchurch, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square, The Mayfair, Rydges Latimer Christchurch, Quest Serviced Apartments, Hotel 115, Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton, Distinction Christchurch Hotel, Crowne Plaza Christchurch, an IHG Hotel
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  • Bus / coach
  • (105 minutes)
  • Geraldine
  • Break time, Coffee (30 minutes)
  • Extra fee
  • Bus / coach
  • (1 hour)
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Visit, Free time (30 minutes)
  • Bus / coach
  • (30 minutes)
  • Lake Pukaki
  • Visit, Free time (15 minutes)
  • Bus / coach
  • (45 minutes)
  • Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
  • Break time, Lunch (1 hour)
  • Optional, Extra fee
  • Tasman Glacier
  • Visit, Free time, Walk, Hiking (1.5 hours)
  • Bus / coach
  • (1.5 hours)
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Break time (15 minutes)
  • Bus / coach
  • (1 hour)
  • Geraldine
  • Break time (10 minutes)
  • Bus / coach
  • (105 minutes)
  • 9 drop-off locations:
  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square, Distinction Christchurch Hotel, Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton, Crowne Plaza Christchurch, an IHG Hotel, The Mayfair, Rydges Latimer Christchurch, Quest Serviced Apartments, Hotel 115, Heritage Christchurch
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  • Main stop
  • Other stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Enjoy a day trip from Christchurch to Mount Cook National Park
  • Take a hike to Discover New Zealand's longest glacier and icebergs
  • Visit the stunning Lake Tekapo and discover the Church of Good Shepherd
  • Visit Lake Pukaki, the largest lake in Mackenzie region, and its alpine scenery
  • Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off from selected central Christchurch hotels
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus
  • Bottled water
  • Guided tour (except for walks in Mount Cook National Park)
  • Lunch
  • Walks in Mount Cook National Park are not guided

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