(MT) Mount Cook Day Tour From Christchurch
Description
Explore the heart of New Zealand’s alpine paradise with our Mount Cook Group Day Tour from Christchurch—a full-day escape into stunning mountain and lake landscapes. Travel in comfort with like-minded travelers and a knowledgeable guide who shares the hidden stories and natural beauty of the region, from the lush Canterbury Plains to the mighty peaks of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Unlike other standard tours, ours includes a curated stop at NZ Alpine Lavender Farm (seasonal: Nov–Mar), where you can shop organic lavender products, take memorable photos, and taste award-winning ice cream in one of the most colorful spots on the journey. We also visit Geraldine, a peaceful village with great local snacks and souvenirs—perfect for a morning refresh.
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Itinerary
Your journey begins in the beautiful city of Christchurch, and your driver can pick you up from most of the major Christchurch hotels. Rydges Latimer Square, Christchurch Bus Terminal, Heritage, Novotel, Hotel 115, Quest Cathedral Junction and Crowne Plaza Hotel
We leave Christchurch and travel over the spectacular Canterbury plains, passing through stunning New Zealand farming and landscape on our route to Geraldine. Geraldine serves as the entry point to the lakes of the middle Mackenzie Basin. Geraldine is a great spot for take a break and recharge.
We leave Geraldine and drive towards the famous town Lake Tekapo. Lake Tekapo is well-known for its stunning blue lake. Before entering Lake Tekapo, you will pass through some stunning mountain passes with breathtaking views.
The Church of the Good Shepherd was erected to the glory of God and as a tribute to the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country on the banks of Lake Takap among the natural beauty of the lake and the mountains. You will have opportunity to explore and photograph Tekapo Lake while you are here.
Lake Pukaki is the largest of three nearly parallel alpine lakes that run north-south along the northern edge of New Zealand's South Island's Mackenzie Basin. Lake Pukaki is one of the bluest lakes you'll ever see, with Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps in the background. We come to a halt to snap some beautiful photos and simply admire the scenery.
Seasonal Highlight (Nov–Mar): NZ Alpine Lavender Between November and March, stop at the NZ Alpine Lavender Farm to enjoy: Lavender ice cream the kids will love Shopping for locally made lavender products Beautiful lavender fields for family pictures
Tasman Glacier is New Zealand's largest glacier and one of many huge glaciers that flow south and east from the Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island to the Mackenzie Basin.
Arrive in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and have a delicious meal at Hermitage Hotel. We'll have around 1.5 hours here for lunch and hiking. We recommend walking the Tasman glacier and taking scenic flights. We will pick you up and drop you off where you need to go, while also making sure you are well taken care of.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We'll meet you at your accommodation with in Christchurch Central location
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Our driver was courteous and prompt. Safe driver and helpful in telling us where to inside the airport.
It was early morning pick up (3:30am) so they sent a cab for us. Thankfully the cab was right on time.
Thanks for they motivational message. but we expecting 5 stars :)
Excellent service , comfortable transport and friendly driver . Picked up on time . Highly recommend
Having not heard from the nominated taxi company 24 hours before we thought that we should be picked up, we contacted them. They had no knowledge of us or any of the reference numbers we had. We emailed Viator and they did sort out the transfer for that day, but why did they not have things right in the first place, causing us unnecessary stress? The taxi driver who did the transfer was excellent however.
Hi we are very disappointed to see 3 stars only. information you have shared is wrong. we sent you message one day before the pickup time to inform the pickup time. Secondly, you never contact us but your hotel manager called us with incomplete information. he was asking for the booking with reference number that is not in our record. we asked him booking method and he do not had any knowledge about this. Third, you emailed viator or not we do not have any information about this and no one from viator contacted us to solve your issue. From our side there was no issue. we informed you one day earlier as per our company rules and provided you best service
Very friendly driver and professional service. Reached on time and helped with luggage. Highly recommend.
Thanks for using King Cabs service and encouraging review.
