Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour (One Way)

Overview

Available languages

English

Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour, this fully-guided 1 way transfer allowing you to travel in style while learning about all the highlights 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.

Description

Highlights:

Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
Lake Pukaki
Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass, the Southern Alps and High Country Salmon

Itinerary:

Mt Cook Information Centre – Departing Mt Cook Village, weather depending, we should get some 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

Lake Pukaki – Travelling along one of the most beautiful roads in the world 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. You are sure to get some amazing photos and 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.

High Country Salmon - Farewelling Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park 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

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.

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.

Kawarau Suspension Bridge – Nearing Queenstown we then make our way through the stunning Kawarau Gorge passing stunning views, the Kawarau Suspension Bridge and the famous Roaring Meg Lookout.

Queenstown – Sadly the tour must come to an end as we enter Queenstown and say our goodbyes.

Inclusions:

Small Group
Fully Guided Tour
Water available & snacks provided

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.

Meeting points

Hermitage - Rear Lobby

Mt Cook Lodge

Aoraki Mt Cook Visitor Center

Options

Reviews

4.69

26 reviews

Scenic drive, knowledgeable guides and perfect placed stops along the way
amandajane1019,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
10/10- Mt Cook was awesome, as well as every stop along the way. Beautiful landscape along the route and JOE was a great guide, very knowledgeable and awesome storyteller!
Aoraki/Mt Cook to Queenstown
Katrinaweynberg,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our experience with Cheeky Kiwi exceeded our expectations! We had Joe as our guide and he was so knowledgeable on the history and culture of NZ. He was an amazing storyteller and we absolutely loved the tales he told of the Indigenous Māori people and land. It was such a special tour for us. Thank you Joe! We’d book again if Joe was our guide again!!!
Great tours from Joe G!
Flyer59470616679,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had Joe G as our tour driver for Mount Cook and Milford Sound, he was a great guide telling us interesting stories along the way keeping the long journeys fun. Would defo recommend others to do this, and hopefully get Joe as your driver!
Easy travel
Velma W,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a great way to get from MT Cook to Queenstown. The time goes by quickly with the interesting commentary and well placed stops.
Mediocre
KevinInAtlanta,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Very crowded and very expensive. Driver was courteous and friendly and dropped everybody at the hotel. Seats did not recline.
Great Trip with Cheeky Kiwi
Hay6666,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our driver Joe had done a great hosting and driving us around. I liked the sightseeing stops and the coffee/salmon/ice cream stops. My experience can't be any better. Lovely way to enjoy my journey! Highly recommended to travel with Cheeky Kiwi!
Fun tour from Mt Cook to Queenstown
nicm509,,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great time on the afternoon tour from Mt Cook to Queenstown. Sonya was the best guide and had the coolest stories and facts to share. Definitely a fun ride!
Better safe than sorry ;)
591hoangn,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour guide was very friendly and kind. She helped me book my trip back from Mt. Cook to Queenstown, even though I had trouble booking it online. She enthusiastically drove us to many hikes around the Mt. Cook area and pointed out which ones were worth visiting. She was also kind enough to drop me off at my hostel. I’m looking forward to watching her movie. It was amazing to hear her story, moving from Russia and transitioning from being a farmer to becoming a tour guide. Unfortunately, I forgot her name, I’m not very good with names, but I sincerely wish her all the best in life.
The best ride!
ginabE1560HK,,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very comfortable ride and great commentary about the areas. The photo opportunity stops and rest breaks were nice and evenly spaced. The only downside was the I had to take another vendor from Christchurch TO Mt. Cook (I traveled one way from Christchurch to Queenstown, with an overnight stop in Mt Cook village)!
Wonderful tour
165jiachengl,,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour guide Marry was excellent at storytelling. During the journey, she shared the story of Matakauri, which was truly touching. She also provided information about Arrowtown and Queenstown, and gave informative answers to our questions about possums. The tour was well-organised and everything ran on time.