Christchurch til Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 vej) (Small Group)
Beskrivelse
På 3724 meter er Aoraki Mt Cook New Zealands højeste bjerg. Som en hellig forfædre for lokale Ngā Tahu iwi, Aoraki er mere end bare et bjerg. Han og hans brødres historie er nok en af Sydøens vigtigste maori legender, der taler til den dramatiske dannelse af Kā Tiritiri o te Moana (Sydlige Alper), som siden er blevet hjemsted for en af Aotearoa's smukkeste nationalparker. Så hvorfor ikke slutte sig til os, mens vi rejser syd for at opleve det bedste af, hvad South Island har at tilbyde. Undslipper travlheden i Ōtautahi Christchurch, denne 1 way trip eventyr gennem Canterbury sletterne, State Highway 79, den verdensberømte Fairlie Bakehouse, Lake Tekapo, og Lake Pukaki før ankomsten til Aoraki Mt Cook Village. Du vil blive kørt i komfort af vores moderne, komfortable Mercedes Sprinter (eller lignende) fyldt med de ekstra til at gøre turen lidt lettere. Ledet af vores sjove, vidende og lidenskabelige guider, er denne rejse en du aldrig vil glemme!
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Vi starter med at forlade Ōtautahi Christchurch, også kendt som New Zealands Garden City. Når vi kører mod syd, vil vores dygtige guide pege på nogle af de centrale byens højdepunkter.
Rejser du over Rakaia-broen og indlandet mod midten af Canterbury, vil du bemærke både regionens unikke flådede flodøkosystem og patchwork-felter. Gårde på sletterne er hjemsted for en række aktiviteter, herunder dyrkning af afgrøder, vinbrug, mejeriproduktion og husdyrproduktion.
Beliggende i den charmerende landbrugsby Fairlie, er dette stop altid populært blandt gæsterne. Det er især betagende om efteråret, da træerne på gaden og Burkes Pass forvandler sig til en levende orange. Det er her, du kan nyde en berømt Fairlie Bakehouse kage. Vores holds personlige favorit er den klassiske steak og ost!
Næste stop er ved Lake Tekapo. Omgivet af de sydlige alper og Mackenzie-distriktet, vil du blive mødt med panoramaudsigt. Fra slutningen af november til begyndelsen af januar er den berømte søbredden prydet med klumper af vilde lupiner. Mens vi er her, vil vi stoppe på et af New Zealands mest fotograferede steder; Kirken for den gode hyrde.
Vores sidste stop før ankomsten til Aoraki Mt Cook National Park er Lake Pukaki. Med sine skiftende farver, der spænder fra is til dybblå afhængigt af vejret, skiller denne gletsjer-fodrede sø sig ud fra andre alpine søer i regionen. På klare dage kan du nyde uafbrudt udsigt over Aoraki stigende fra søens kant.
Velkommen til Aoraki Cook National Park! Når du ankommer, har du mulighed for at tage på Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Track eller udforske Mt Cook Village, der tager sigte på seværdigheder som besøgende center og Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Alternativt, hvis du foretrækker en luftvisning, kan vi arrangere en naturskøn flyvning for dig og din gruppe (booket og solgt separat). Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Track - fører gennem gamle terminal moræner i Haupapa, dette spor tilbyder en utrolig udsigt over gletsjeren, den omkringliggende flod og Tasman Lake. *Bemærk, at på grund af potentielle forsinkelser fra andre kunder eller vejforhold, kan den tildelte tid i Aoraki Mt Cook National Park til at udforske være mindre end annonceret. Dette kan betyde, at du muligvis ikke kan fuldføre gåture osv. Din venlige guide vil være i stand til at hjælpe dig på dagen med de bedste tilgængelige muligheder. Klokken 2: 15: Følg venligst deres instruktioner, da de vil give opsamlingstid før afgang i Mt Cook Village.
Det er her, vi dropper dig og ønsker dig tryg rejse til dit næste videre eventyr. Men med din kamera roll fuld, denne dag vil helt sikkert være noget at prale om! Bemærk venligst, at der tages hensyn til yderligere stop for toiletpauser.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
For en smidig afhentningsproces skal du vente på dit valgte afhentningssted mindst 5 minutter før dit planlagte afhentningstidspunkt. Dit køretøj kan blive forsinket på grund af tidligere afhentninger. Vær tålmodig og vent 10 minutter, før du ringer til kontoret. Vores chauffører kan ikke vente på sene kunder. Udeblivelse/forsinkede kunder refunderes ikke. Vi afhenter kun fra lokationer, der har en afhentning noteret. Sørg for, at du har oplyst os om dit afhentningssted. For hotel afhentninger skal du vente ved eller foran receptionen. 06:00 Sudima Airport Hotel 06:18 Sudima City 06:20 Crowne Plaza 06:21 Novotel City 06:23 Distinction Christchurch 06:24 Christchurch City Hotel 06:25 Bus Interchange Intercity Stop (Litchfield Street) 06:27 Breakfree 06:29 Rydges 06:31 Urbanz 06:33 Fino 06:35 The George 06:37 Hotel Give
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Rejsetid er inkluderet i turens samlede varighed.
Anmeldelser(8)
We had Tom as our guide and this played a huge factor to our time on the tour. He was very knowledgeable on the history and traditional world of the Māori people and their land. We learnt a lot! Thank you Tom!!!
Unfortunately, given the small group premium pricing, I found many aspects of the tour fell short. The van was too crammed. Once the snack and lunch bags were handed out, it was so squeezy and uncomfortable. The seat belts were so hard to pull out for many passengers, so i don't know how old the van is. We also never had a stop to eat the lunch collected at Fairlie, so I just went on water and snacks till 2.30pm when I was dropped off at Mt Cook. The guide should advise us on these things so that we know whether to eat while on the van or not. And even that would have been so uncomfortable because there was no space to really handle food in the squeezy seats. The food got so soggy that the paper bag tore as I took the cold sandwich out to eat after I reached my accommodation. The tour staff put me in as vegetarian because I said I can't have beef and pork, so I had a sad sandwich with vegetables, avocado and cheese. I did like that they provided an apple, chips, bottled water, and nut bar, but I could not enjoy these because I had got food poisoning within 20min of eating the sandwich and nut bar. My afternoon was spoiled. Regarding rest stops, only after the 1hr40min non-stop drive in the morning, there were enough stops. An additional stop might be better. For the level of discomfort faced, I would not recommend this tour. However, it is the only small group tour I found that offers stops at Mt Cook trails before drop-off at the village. The stops, walks, and views were nice. I hope my review helps other know what to expect.
I really appreciate Ella and Paul for everything they did to get me on the tour when I mistaken the meet up timing. Thank you very much! And for Paul, he is an amazing guide. Super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I can see he is very passionate in his job! Taking a great care to all travellers. Fantastic experience, picturesque scenery. 2 thumbs up!
Kia ora, Thank you so much for your positive feedback of Ella and Paul - it is greatly appreciated! Your kind words have been passed onto them directly :) Wishing you safe travels around the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand :)
The views were absolutely breathtaking. Every stop looked like a postcard! Lake Tekapo was stunning and Mt Cook left us speechless. We took so many photos. The van was really comfy, with plenty of leg space (I'm 1.80 m for reference), and our guide was friendly, funny, and full of great info. We had plenty of stops and time to take photos, and the small group made the experience feel more personal and relaxed. The walk at the Tasman Glacier Trail was very accessible and easy for most people. The meat pies at Fairlie Bakehouse were seriously delicious. Make sure to buy more than one!
Kia ora, Thank you so much for your review! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent tour with us to Aoraki Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo. We are thrilled to hear that our guide, the related small group experience, and Fairlie's famous meat pies (our favourite is Steak and Cheese!), were key to making this trip especially memorable for you. Wishing you safe travels around the rest of Aotearoa :)
Great service that provides an efficient way to commute great distances from one area to another. Drivers were excellent but van space was very cramped. WiFi provided and most appreciated.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Mt Cook One Way Tour from Christchurch via Lake Tekapo! We're thrilled to hear that you found our service efficient and appreciated the excellent drivers. We understand that van space can feel a bit cramped at times, and we’re always looking for ways to improve comfort for our passengers. We're glad you enjoyed the Wi-Fi during your journey! If you have any further feedback or suggestions, please feel free to reach out.
Amazing scenes at the lake Tekapo and had a good time at the Tasman Glacier Track. The driver is very friendly and considerate, having us hamburger and pie for lunch. He also drove me to the Haka House when getting the destination. Look forward to visiting next year.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time. Glad you had a great day with us and hope to see you onboard again soon :)
This was an awesome was to transfer from Christchurch to Mt Cook. A lot of scenic stops on the way, good recommendations on local hiking routes, and drop off at your accommodation. Our driver/guide was very easy going and friendly, and gave a lot of insight to the surrounding area. Lunch was provided on top of snacks and drinks which catered well for dietary requirements. I'd recommend!
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are glad to hear you had a great time! All the best for the rest of your travels.
Although the weather didn't fully cooperate, the one-way tour to Mount Cook from Christchurch was still an incredible experience. The journey itself was scenic and enjoyable, and our guide Diane did their best to keep our spirits high despite the clouds. I can only imagine how breathtaking it must be on a clear day. I'll definitely be back for another attempt keeping an eye on the forecast.
Thank you for your lovely review, we loved having you on board. It is difficulty with Mt Cook being so unpredictable when it comes to weather. But I am glad that you had a great time despite this. I will pass this lovely feedback onto the driver. Please get in touch when you book again! we would love to help. All the best.
