Free cancellation: Get a full refund of ticket price up to 24 hours in advance
Queenstown to Tekapo via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time and options to enjoy the activities, unlike other tours.
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Itinerary:
1. Queenstown - Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.
2. Kawarau Suspension Bridge – Departing Queenstown we then make our way north through the stunning Kawarau Gorge passing beautiful views. The Kawarau Suspension Bridge and the famous Roaring Meg Lookout. Time and light permitting we will stop for that first great shot of the tour.
3. Cromwell – Exiting the Kawarau Gorge we enter the fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell. Passing huge fields of vines we cross Lake Dunstan and follow this striking lake towards Lindis Pass.
4. Lindis Pass – Climbing in altitude, Lindis Pass has amazing views down through the valley. Being one of only three alpine roads through the otherwise impassable Southern Alps, we stop at the Lindis Pass lookout 971m above sea level for an essential photo.
5. Omarama – While driving through the endless plains of the Mackenzie district we will spot several of the celebrated Merino breed of sheep before stopping at the quaint township of Omarama. While in Omarama we have time for a break or even to try the best creamy chicken pie in NZ (in our opinion)!
6. Lake Pukaki – Turning west we begin to enter the Aoraki National Park and Lake Pukaki begins to emerge in front of us. Lake Pukaki is one of the bluest lakes you will ever see and stunningly framed by the backdrop of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. We stop for some amazing photos and to just marvel the sight that we are beholding. It’s not hard to see why so many Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed nearby and we will point them out for you.
7. Mt Cook Information Centre – Arriving at Mt Cook Village, weather depending, we should get some amazing shots of the mountain itself. At 3724m, Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak, however, the mountain can be viewed without any acclimatisation whatsoever from the village which is just 750m above sea level.
8. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park – While in the national park you have 3 hours free time to enjoy free walks/hikes or one of the extra optional activities. Some of our recommendations include: Hooker Valley hike – This easy 3 hour hike is considered one of New Zealand’s most beautiful, Scenic flights – see the region from the air and land on the Tasmin Glacier or Heli Hikes. Whatever you have decided to do, we will pick you up and drop you off where you need to go and make sure you are well looked after.
9. Tekapo - Farewelling Mt Cook we make our way to Lake Tekapo. This turquoise blue lake is famous world over for its pristine beauty. Upon arriving in Tekapo your guides will point out any highlights we pass while travelling to the drop off locations
Small Group Capped at 16 or Less
Bottled Water & Snacks
Scenic Photo Stops
Our main meeting point is The Station - Home of Adventure on the corner of Camp & Shotover Streets.
Please be ready to go 5 minutes before your pickup time at the Marmolada Cafe.
We offer pickup from the below hotels & locations
Kamana Lakehouse / Mercure Queenstown / Heritage Hotel / Rydges Lakeland / Hotel St Moritz / Crowne Plaza / Novotel Lakeside / Nomads Hostel / Flaming Kiwi Backpackers / Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel / Pinewood Lodge / The Station - Home of Adventure / LyLo Queenstown / Sofitel Hotel & Spa / Aspen Lodge / Ramada Queenstown Central / Heartland Hotel / Scenic Suites / Holiday Inn Express & Suites / Millennium Hotel / Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront / Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Lakeview / Swiss Belsuites Pounamu / Oaks Shores Resort / The Rees Hotel / Holiday Inn Frankton Road / Sherwood Hotel / Frankton Bus Interchange / Wyndham Garden / Sudima Queenstown 5 Mile / AJ Hackets Bungy Gibbston / Cromwell Fruit Sculpture
Weather in New Zealand can be a little unpredictable and it is said we experience four seasons in one day for good reason! We recommend bringing a rain jacket, hat, sunscreen & insect repellent.
Lunch is not provided on this tour. If you plan to embark on the Hooker Valley hike or any other trek during your Mount Cook tour, it's advisable to bring along a light lunch or grab some food when we stop in Omarama. If you do not plan on embarking on one of the local treks, there will be opportunities for you to purchase food along the way & while you are in Aoraki / Mt Cook.
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.
Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.
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