Mt. Cook Full Day Private Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch

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About this activity

The journey from Christchurch to Mount Cook offers stunning scenery and unique experiences. You can take the scenic route through the Canterbury Plains, passing by beautiful lakes like Lake Tekapo, known for its turquoise waters and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.

Along the way, there are opportunities for short hikes, such as the Tekapo Spring Walk or the Hooker Valley Track at Mount Cook. You can also enjoy local attractions, like the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, perfect for stargazing. The day is filled with breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities, and a chance to appreciate the stunning natural beauty of New Zealand.

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At a glance

Duration: 13 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Kiwi Horizons Travel

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Travel time Includes
Included: In-Person Guide
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

Geraldine

20 min

Set at the heart of the Canterbury region at the foot of the Southern Alps, Geraldine is the gateway to the lakes in the central Mackenzie Basin and the beginning of the Starlight Highway to Tekapo's world renowned UNESCO Aoraki

McKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Geraldine is the perfect place to stop for refreshments and break your journey.
Lake Tekapo

40 min

Lake Tekapo

Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake

Tekapo.

The Church of the Good Shepherd Situated on the shores of Lake

Takapo amongst the natural beauty of the lake and the mountains, the Church of the Good Shepherd was built to the glory of God and as a memorial to the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country.
3
Lake Pukaki

20 min
Lake Pukaki

Lake Pukaki is a shimmering blue jewel set into a grand alpine playground - an iconic New Zealand landscape of high mountain peaks, glacier fed alpine lakes and golden

tussocks stretched beneath an endless sky. Sir Peter Jackson

chose this part of the Southern Alps
- the main divide stretching north-south the length of New Zealand's
South Island - as the setting for

'Lake-town' in The Hobbit: The

Desolation of Smaug.
Tasman Glacier

40 min

Tasman Glacier is the largest glacier in New Zealand, and one of several large glaciers which flow south and east towards the Mackenzie Basin from the Southern Alps in New Zealand's South Island.
Mt. Cook Village

one hour

Mount Cook village is the key entry point to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park — several short walks and overnight hikes start from the village. It's also well worth visiting for the pristine night sky, and other activities such as boat tours and heli hikes to the Tasman Glacier.