Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Half-Day Tour (One-Way)
Overview
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5 hours
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Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour (1 way). This small group, fully-guided day transfer allows you to travel in style to Mt Cook while seeing all the key highlight along the way. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours’ notice).
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
This tour is guided by our Christchurch partners, Cheeky Kea.
If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
Gratuities
Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Christchurch
Your tour starts in the stunning city of Christchurch. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventurous day but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.
Canterbury Plains
Wrapped around Christchurch are the Canterbury Plains filled with farmland as far as the eye can see. Most types of farming you can think of will be found on the plains such as crops, vineyards, dairy and livestock production.
Options
Mt Cook Adventure - Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great way to travel...
Emily C,
Feb 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great way to travel between destinations! (I did the other half the following day). Nick was such a great host and considered everyone's input as far as stops and activities. The trip was so fun, I ended up making new friends that I continued to run into during my trip in other cities!
Rain Rain Rain
Susan G,
Sep 29, 2023
- Viator
4.00Weather didn't cooperate but all group had an enjoyable day. While the views of mountains and lakes were not as clear the flow of water in falls and cascades were amazing. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and adaptable. Seeing snow from the train was memorable.
Awesome trip with 100% Kiwi Ass :P
Felicia T,
Oct 11, 2022
- Viator
5.00We were really lucky going up to Mt Cook on a Sunday morn and having our guide Tony all to ourselves! As the party was small and time wasn't so tight, he was super accomodating about stopping at the various sights and making it feel like a very leisurely journey with a friend. We had excellent coffee, hot chocolate and delicious pies at Fairlie Bakehouse on a cold morn (before the long queues formed). Tony also kindly took the inside route that drove towards the mountain ranges (before rejoining typical route of the state highway) so we could get an extended eyeful of the mountains even before we got to Canterbury High Country! We also got to stop by Lake Tekapo for half an hour to walk along the water and soak in that fresh air and picture perfect landscape, before heading to chomp on salmon sashimi along the benches at Lake Pukaki. Other than the sights, our biggest highlight was learning about the meat industry from Tony who was so engaging and knowledgeable about NZ meat :) it was just a few short hours but we learnt so much! Really recommend this tour to anyone - way better than the large group tours because you get a more attentive guide and a less rushed itinerary. Well worth the price!
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Operated by Cheeky Kiwi Travel