Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Half-Day Tour (One-Way)

Overview

Available languages

English

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. You can hire seats ($20NZD per seat) or you can provide your own

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.

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

Kindly advise dietary requirements at time of booking

Water & snacks

Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person

Gratuities

Restroom on board

You can hire child seats, or you can provide your own

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Mt Cook Adventure - Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.88

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best experience with Grant — cheeky kiwi
106davinders,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The journey with Grant was amazing, he guided us throughout the journey. I believe we did not miss even a single place and had sufficient time at every spot
Fabulous tour
W562BCsarahw,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Stunningly beautiful scenery. Excellent guide, so knowledgeable, great insights into Maori culture and history which we found fascinating. Highly recommend!!
Not to miss adventure
Meander793099,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience. Never miss visiting this part of New Zeland. This service was amazing. I was not sure to take this adventure but I can’t tell you enough how it was worth it and everyone should experience it.
Magical
bronwynm2023,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Magical day travelling from Christchurch to Mt Cook with Cheeky Kea. From beautiful sunshine to intense fog we saw this region in all its glory.
Fantastic Company. Highly recommend.
Kath M,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our trip with this company. Paul the guide was very knowledgeable and the snacks and lunch that was included was enormous and delicious.
Excellent trip and guide.
Jenni P,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Right from pick up to drop off (6 hours) we had an Excellent time. We went from Christchurch to Mt Cook. Grant was excellent, funny and informative. He made sure we were safe, comfortable and well fed. Thank you so much for Leg 1 of 3 with yours.
One Way Travel With Style
schellps,
Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our experience from pickup at Christchurch City Hotel to drop off at Mt. Cook/ Hermitage Lodge was fantastic. Paul was an excellent host and we stopped at the Fairlie Bakeshop for yummy breakfast treats, as well as the take away lunches that were part of the tour. Our 20 minute hike up to see Tasman Glacier Lake was worth the beautiful views!
Christchurch to Aoraki
REANREJU,
Feb 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It's as good as it gets. Many thanks to our driver Will! We can highly recommend Cheeky Kiwi and Cheeky Kea Ttravel!
A great way to travel...
Emily C,
Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A 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!
Great way to see countryside and get to next destination
mariesM6881GN,
Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent way to see the countryside, as well as get to our National Park destination. Our driver/tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Recommend!!

From NZ$225.00