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Mt Cook Day Tour via Lake Tekapo
4.5
177 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!
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- 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
- 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…
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
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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John_c
Mar 20, 2025
rainy day but still nice - The weather forecast was 100% chance of rain so we didn’t actually see Mt Cook. But the rest of the tour was nice. Fairlie Bakehouse had fantastic meat pies and they provided a nice lunch. The Church of the Good Shepherd was quaint and the in route lakes were pretty even in the rain. Our driver Frankie did his best to keep our spirits light and kept repeating “ trust me - it’s there” regarding any missed views.
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Margaret_d
Mar 17, 2025
A great day outdoors. - A great day exploring the countryside on the way to Aoraki Mount Cook National park. Our guide Will was wonderful. The stops we made along the way and his commentary made a long day on the road go by smoothly and seemingly quickly. We loved the food we got at the Fairlie Bakehouse. Although it was raining when we got to the park, his clear, detailed instructions allowed my husband to complete the entire Hooker valley walk. I would absolutely recommend this tour and company to anyone I know coming to Christchurch. I’m only sorry I didn’t sign up for another tour with them.
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C6663vcdonnam
Mar 14, 2025
Great day out. - Will was a great guide and driver. Coffee stop at Fairlie bakery. Excellent day out. Great lunch provided. Good walk options.
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Linda_n
Mar 10, 2025
We had a great... - We had a great driver/guide, Joseph. Even though it was a long day, it was extremely enjoyable. We were well fed, and with plenty of rest stops. I am so glad we decided to do this tour. It was so informative, and Joseph was entertaining. The views were jaw dropping. Plenty of photos were taken. We did the Hooker Valley track at Mt. Cook. Loved it, but it being a Sunday, I suppose, it was crowded. But that didn't take away from the magnificent views. Highly recommend this tour.
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707charithj
Feb 23, 2025
Great tour, saw main attractions and tour guide made it entertaining - We had Will as our tour driver. He was excellent, he made jokes on the way but also was cheery and knowledgeable in providing us information on background information and stories.
We were lucky to have on the tour on an beutiful day and the tour was worth the cost.
The tour took us to the main attractions and was well planned, pickup on time, sleep in the van, coffee stop over and pie at bakehouse, few stop overs, lunch and snacks were sufficient.
Thank you!
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Angela_m
Feb 23, 2025
Mt Cook is far away from... - Mt Cook is far away from Christchurch, so we spent majority of the time driving there and back. On board there were WiFi, AC, and we could charge our phones. Our guide was Will, he was awesome. He was very accommodating, kept everything on time so we had no delays and could experience everything that was included in the tour. He was also giving interesting facts. We had plenty of bathroom breaks and could eat lunch on board. The tour included stops at the lakes Tekapo (twice), Pukaki. The final destination was the Hooker Valley at Mt Cook. From there we could choose from 3 options. I chose the hike through the Hooker Valley. It is a 10 km hike. Unfortunately I could not finish the hike but the valley is beautiful, so I still could enjoy the hike and made plenty photos of the Mt Cook and the valley. We had 3 hours to spend at the Mt Cook. The ride in the van was relaxing.
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Martha_t
Feb 21, 2025
Mt Cook hike to the clouds! - Fantastic scenery, great commentary by Dan our driver and leader. He gave us wonderful bags of snacks, and great lunch bags!!
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Artbylauraleigh
Mar 17, 2025
Beautiful scenery, mostly from the van. - The scenery is amazing and the guide was very informative and friendly. I wish I could have seen the Lupine in bloom and a little more snow on the mountains but the weather was great. It’s was a lot of driving and a little rushed when we got there but overall a very nice experience.
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Patsy_l
Feb 26, 2025
It is a long drive from... - It is a long drive from Christchurch, but the scenery is gorgeous and the driver informative. Mt Cook was misted over which seems to be usual and we were not willing to hike in the rain. But we found the visitor center interesting and the hotel beautiful.
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Terence_e
Feb 23, 2025
A long day of limited value. - This is a long day with some interesting stops. However, the limited time at the final stop means it is probably impossible to walk far enough to get a good view of the mountain. The driver/guide we would only rate as average.
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