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Venture out on a one-way sightseeing tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook and experience the splendour of the NZ Southern Alps. Enjoy the spectacular sights of the glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, farmland of the Canterbury Plains and New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki (Mt Cook), situated in a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the grandeur of New Zealand's highest mountain on a day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, ending in Queenstown.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Each traveler is allowed 2 Bags weighing no more than 20kg each and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Tour is a total of 11 hours in total
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
WiFi on board
Modern air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
Restroom on board
Live commentary on board
Local driver guide
Scenic Flight
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Operated by GreatSights
64 reviews
Bob H,Apr 1, 2024
I booked two Day-Tours from Viator. Each one had its own problem. Especially the trip to Mountain Cook, booking number 1113052315, was totally ruined. According to this booking, it should be a round trip. Both start and end points are Christchurch. However, what the local provider had are two programs. One started from Christchurch and ended in Queen's town. The other started from Queen's town and ended in Christchurch. The local provider helped my wife and I to fix this problem but it did not work. So we could not join the tour. The Viator should refund me this part totally. The other reservation is the Arthur's Pass, booking number 1112631717. Due mainly to the schedule change of tranzAlpine train, the local tour provider modified the way we travel and informed me in time such that my wife and I can enjoy this trip. But even the day before this tour, I still received an email from Viator that gave me wrong information. It tells me that Viator does not communicate with local providers often such that it gives your customer a lot of wrong information. The Viator should fix problems otherwise you will lose customers totally.
Garvan M,Dec 20, 2023
Stuart the driver very informative. Like commentary which tell me all about what we see. However very little time to do anything up at Mt Cook before having to take the long journey back to Christchurch.
AmelitaMaria H,Mar 20, 2020
Our trip was from christ church to queenstown .Show your confirmation at the counter inside the christchurch building along lichfield st for your data then you’re all set to go. The driver guide was not that knowledgeable compares to ours last november. Did mot tell us the history of mount cook. But still it was a good tour for it was scenic and still worth the trip. Food at hermitage hotel was good. Buy friuts along the route.
Lucille C,Mar 6, 2020
I highly recommend this tour, particularly if you are looking for transportation to Queenstown from Christchurch. It is an ideal means of getting there. The views are extraordinary, the luncheon (if you choose the premium option) was excellent. The driver was a great source of information. Lake Tekapo itself was worth the trip, not to mention Mount Cook.
JanAlbert L,Mar 5, 2020
Interesting drive through agricultural and wilderness Canterbury with a fantastic driver/guide. High class lunxh at Mount Cook Lodge.