Activity Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

Day Tours from Mount Cook

5.0 (one review) 5 h 20 min Free cancellation

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Stunning Scenery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sightseeing at its best — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the splendor of the NZ Southern Alps on this one-way sightseeing tour from Mount Cook. Relax on board your air-conditioned coach and admire the scenery as you depart in the afternoon from the alpine region of Mount Cook National Park. Choose to either travel North up to Christchurch or South down to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand!

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 20 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–9
Audio guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: GreatSights

Ages: Children (0–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Hotel drop-off at selected inner-city hotels
Included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Transportation by air-conditioned luxury 5-star coach

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Mt. Cook Village

Passing by

Your tour starts in the Mt. Cook Village
Mackenzie Basin

Passing by

Journey deep into the NZ Southern Alps on this half-day sightseeing tour that'll take you from Mount Cook to Queenstown. Departing Mount Cook Village in the afternoon, listen to entertaining commentary from your driver guide as you travel south aboard your luxury coach passing rugged ranges and the famed Mirror Lakes. Enjoy epic views as you travel through the rugged high country landscape of the Mackenzie Basin.
Lindis Pass

Passing by

After morning tea we cross the Lindis Pass into the historical gold mining region of Central Otago.
Kawarau River

Passing by

Skirt past the shores of Lake Dunstan and wind through Kawarau River Gorge, before arriving in the adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown. Upon arrival in Queenstown, your tour ends and you'll be transferred to your hotel (if requested).
Central Otago Town

We break for afternoon tea in Omarama (own expense)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Aoraki Hermitage Hotel, Level 2 Rear of Building Coach Park

End point

Outside Bus Interchange on Lichfield Street, near Colombo Street

Using your ticket

Before you Go – If you would like to request a hotel drop off at the end of your tour, contact us to discuss options available. If you have any questions or comments prior to your departure please call us on 0800 744 487 free phone in New Zealand or + 64 9 583 5790. We are open between 0630 – 1800.

This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.

Please note that Mandarin, Spanish, German, and Japanese commentary is available onboard our coach via the STQRY app. You will need to bring your own headphones, as the commentary cannot be played aloud. Alternatively, the commentary can be read directly from the screen. Free onboard Wi-Fi is available to allow you to download the app, which can be accessed here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/greatsights-nz-tour-commentary/id6743737260 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stqry.proj2000000000063&pcampaignid=web_share

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All tours are operated by luxury 5 star coaches, equipped with air conditioning, rest-room facilities, and reclining seats