Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Small Group Tour from Queenstown
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Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Tour, this small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the Tasman Glacier Viewpoint walk.
If you plan to embark on any hikes during your Mount Cook tour, it's advisable to bring along a light lunch or grab some food when we stop in Omarama.
Description
If you plan to embark on any hikes during your Mount Cook tour, it's advisable to bring along a light lunch or grab some food when we stop in Omarama.
PLEASE NOTE: The Hooker Valley Track is currently closed beyond Müller Lookout (located between the first and second swing bridges) while the Department of Conservation replaces one of the bridges. This scenic section still offers stunning views and a rewarding hiking experience. The full track is expected to reopen in Autumn 2026.
Highlights:
- Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Walk (Guests cannot walk on the glacier)
- Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
- Lake Pukaki
- Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass, High Country Salmon
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 adventurous day 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 through the impressive Kawarau Gorge passing stunning 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 beautiful lake towards Lindis Pass.
4. Lindis Pass – Climbing in altitude, Lindis Pass has amazing views down through the valleys. Being one of only three alpine roads through the otherwise impassable Southern Alps, we stop at the famous lookout at the top of the pass for an essential photo.
5. Omarama – While driving through the endless plains of the Mackenzie district we will spot several of the famous 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 is stunningly framed by the backdrop of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. We stop for some amazing photos and to just marvel at the sight that we are beholding. It’s not hard to see why many Lord of the Rings scene were filmed nearby and we will point them out for you.
7. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park – While in the national park we will stop and explore some of the amazing sites and get those bucket list photos before heading to the departure point for your hike.
8. Tasman Glacier View Walk – At about 22 km long, the Haupapa / Tasman Glacier is the longest glacier in Aotearoa New Zealand. Unfortunately, glaciers the world over are shrinking, with the Tasman receding over 100 m per year.
9. Mt Cook Information Centre – Arriving at Mt Cook Village, weather depending, we should get some more 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.
10. High Country Salmon - Farewelling Aoraki/Mt Cook Village and making our way back to Queenstown we stop in at High Country Salmon, a local salmon farm, where you can feed the fish and taste some of the freshest salmon in New Zealand.
11. Jacksons Orchard – During summer months when the sun is still up as we get close to Queenstown we often stop at Jacksons Orchard to try or buy some delicious local fruit or real fruit ice cream.
12. Queenstown – Sadly the tour must come to an end as we re-enter Queenstown and say our goodbyes.
Cancellation Policy
Terms: Tours will only run if at least 5 people have booked on the tour, we reserves the right to alter the tour due to weather or operational needs.
A full refund will be issued for cancellations made a minimum of 10 days prior to the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small Group
Fully Guided Tour
Water available & snacks provided
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Reviews
293 reviews
I think it's a good tour.
Venture03051078356,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The view was great~ The hike was exhausting. The soft serve ice cream shop that stopped by was really good.
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Sonia T,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful drive. I loved the view of mt cook and suspension bridgeYou got close enough you felt you can touch it. I liked that we stopped at a salmon store. The sushi was best I have had. Also, the fruit store had delicious dried fruits and nuts.
Incredible!!
Barbara B,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Joseph was a fabulous guide. The walks we got to go one were so lovely. I really like this tour company, I have now been on multiple tours with them this trip. All guides are super friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the history & nature of the area as we drove to and from queenstown
Cheeky Kiwi went above and beyond to give us a fantastic experience!
Adventure787272,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a fantastic day of sight seeing, hiking and exploring with Cheeky Kiwi. Our guide, Dean, kept us well informed and on schedule. He also adjusted plans to work around the weather and ensure that we got the best possible views of Mt. Cook and Tasman glacier. As a result, we were able to see everything promised and more! In addition, my daughter left an item on the van and Dean delivered it back to our hotel. We were thrilled with Cheeky Kiwi and highly recommend!
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larabM1022RW,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful and relaxing trip! We had plenty of time at every stop, and our guide Chris turned the journey into a truly entertaining experience with his great DJ skills.
What a beautiful tour
P2662DW,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dec 10th, 2025 our tour guide Chris was very funny and informative. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Would recommend this tour to friends interested in visiting New Zealand
Great experience with Joseph with the mullet the legend
E9354FAvanessah,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Joseph with the mullet as our tour guide, he was the best guide EVER!! He made the tour lots of fun and engaging as well as being very knowledgeable about the places we visited and answered any questions we had. He gave lots of recommendations and was very accommodating. We would recommend this tour to anyone who has the chance and shout out to joesph with the mullet. super glue secured crisis averted! #🔥🔥☄️☄️
Mesmerising Mt Cook tour
sankhyasubhrah,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dean ( I don't think I remember my guide's name correctly - but he was a bit on the older side in terms of age) is an extremely knowledgeable guide. I was sitting in the front seat of the van and I remember asking a lot of questions and he patiently answered all of them. The drive to mount cook and the tasman glacier trail was nothing short of mesmerising. Dean made sure to point out the significance of most of important points/lookouts during the tour. The mount cook decided to not hide behind the clouds on that day and therefore the entire drive along with the tasman glacier trail was so much more exciting. The hooker valley trail was also very good. The only thing I felt was - the time allotted for the trail was a bit short and could have been a bit more. Otherwise, I have no complaints. The tour was nothing short of mesmerising and I strongly recommend going for this!!
A must-do trip when in Queenstown!
Flyer03574829906,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good experience. Dean was a really good guide making the day one to remember. The views were stunning and you had time to explore the tracks at Mount Cook. The views on the road to mount cook were incredible as well. Highly recommend this trip.
What are the chances - we...
W Z,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What are the chances - we had Holly again for our Mt Cook and Tasman Glacier tour! After such a great experience with her on the Milford Sound trip, it was an amazing surprise to see her the very next day. She was just as knowledgeable, organised, and thoughtful throughout the entire journey, adding so much insight and making everything feel smooth and enjoyable. Two days in a row with such an exceptional guide - we definitely felt lucky!
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Queenstown, New Zealand
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