1 Day Queenstown To Christchurch Via Mt Cook

Tour Itinerary

This tour is a reverse of the “Christchurch – Mount Cook – Queenstown” tour (GS62).

Depart Queenstown and travel through the rugged and beautiful landscape of Otago. Cross the Lindis Pass into the Mackenzie Country to visit Mount Cook Village at the base of New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki / Mt Cook.

The Hermitage, Mt Cook - with panoramic views of Aoraki/Mount Cook enjoy a full buffet lunch (available as a pre-booked option) or take time to explore the Mount Cook Village. Here there is time to experience an optional scenic helicopter or skiplane flight with a snow landing (weather permitting).

Continue your journey with a stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo, before continuing to your destination of Christchurch.

Tour Highlights:

• Kawarau River Gorge
• Cromwell
• Lake Dunstan
• Lindis Pass to Omarama
• Mackenzie Basin
• Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park - Australasia's highest mountain at 3754 metres
• Mount Cook Village
• Lake Pukaki - stunning glacial-fed lake
• Lake Tekapo & the Famous Church of the Good Shepherd
• Mackenzie Country
• The Farm Barn at Mt Michael - for afternoon tea (own expense)
• Canterbury Plains - rich pastoral farmland, passing by some of the country’s finest vineyards

Tour Inclusions:

• Price includes hotel pick-up and admissions
• Luxury Coach Transport

Tour Departures:

• Frequency: Daily. All year round
• Departure Point:, The Station Information Centre, Queenstown or from selected centrally located accomodations
• Departure Time: 7:45am
• Duration: 11 hours approximately
• Return Details: Tour concludes at approx 7:00pm, Christchurch
• Closed: Christmas Day

Children's Prices:

Child prices for day tours apply to children aged 3 - 12 years (inclusive) and are generally 50% of the adult price. Children less than 3 years are free of charge, if not occupying a seat.

Important Information:

• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel.
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
• Complete operator information, including opening times and local contact telephone numbers are included on your e-voucher.

General Information:

• Experienced driver-guides providing full commentary.
• Daily departing city sightseeing tours.
• A modern fleet of luxury coaches specifically designed for sightseeing and touring around New Zealand.
• Glass roofed coaches on a number of tours.
• Multi-lingual commentary
• Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off service from inner city hotels. Pick-up and drop-off details must be advised at the time of booking.

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