Mt Cook Small Group Scenic Day Tour from Queenstown
Overview
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13 hours
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Explore the Mt Cook area on this one day, fully guided small group tour from Queenstown with free time to participate in the best activities.
Highlights:
• Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
• Lake Pukaki
• Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass, the Southern Alps
• High Country Salmon (time dependant )
• Free time for activities & walks
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel 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.
You also have time to enjoy extra activities of your choice, unlike many other tours. On tours are led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
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) for NZ$20 per seat
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Water available & snacks provided
Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
Transport to Hooker Valley Track
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
Guided tour of Hooker Valley Track - this is to be self guided
Options
Mt Cook Tour & Helihiking
Helihiking: An adventure hiking on the white ice of the Tasman Glacier! Land at 1,200 metres above sea level and hike for 2 hours.
Pickup included
Tour & Ultimate Alpine Exp.
The Ultimate Alpine Experience: Fly in a skiplane and a helicopter on the same day with a glacier landing in between, for the ultimate alpine experience!
Pickup included
Mt Cook Adventure - Tour Only
Pickup included
Reviews
349 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful experience, even in the rain.
Sherri C,
Apr 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00A wonderful experience, even in the rain. You can't control the weather, right? When we got to the Hooker Pass hike it was raining steadily. Honestly, a three hour hike in the rain isn't so appealing. But our tour guide suggested a shorter hike nearby with a gorgeous mountain climb (you can do it if I did!) to the peak where you are rewared with a stunning view of the lake. If it wouldn't have been raining, we would have been able to see the glacier in the distance, but it wasn't meant to be. After the hike, our guide took us back to the hotel while she went to pick up the soaked Hooker Valley hikers. The burger at the hotel restaurant (more of a cafeteria during the day) was surprisingly good! All in all, glad I did it!
Our tour guide, Sarah,...
MaryAnn T,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Sarah, was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, accommodating, and made sure we were comfortable despite the rain. She offered helpful suggestions for things we could do during the tour, ensuring we had a great experience.
Wonderful trip, we loved...
Jill,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful trip, we loved our guide Jeff’s commentary and stories. He was very attentive to all the guests on his van. He prepared us for our walk through Hooker Valley and we were fortunate enough to have a clear day to see Aoraki/Mount Cook. Great wine suggestions!
This was an incredible...
Jennifer P,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an incredible day not only for the landscape but also for the conversation - Geoff was a very inspiring tour guide who not only had knowledge about where we were travelling but had experience climbing Aoraki Mt Cook, which just added another element to our tour. Highly recommend this day trip & suggest you don't stop too often for photos on the hike in, but leave that for the way back so you will have enough time to simply sit by the water and soak in the true gift of being in this spectacular place.
Great option
Rodolfo T,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome tour, got to see a lot on the way, the van is comfortable, clean, our guide Sonya (sorry if I am misspelling) was amazing and made the tour so much fun. I definately recommend it
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