Queenstown to Christchurch One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

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About this activity

Totally Personalized Private Experience!

Enjoying the scenic views between Queenstown and Christchurch and with a fully guided, adventure-filled journey through the breathtaking Southern Alps.

Embark on a scenic tour stops at Lindis Pass and Resort town, High Country Salmon, Aoraki/MT.Cook, Tasman Glacier, Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and finally arriving in Christchurch. On your journey explore region’s dramatic landscapes, capture memorable photographs, and learn about the area's natural and cultural significance. The tour concludes in Christchurch, offering a truly enriching and immersive travel experience.

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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: 1–14
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Specalized Guide
Included: Professional Driver
Included: Private Transport
Included: Pick up and Drop off
Included: Clean and comfortable vehicle
Included: Meet & Greet

Not included

Not included: Breakfast
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

Kawarau Bungy Centre by AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand

10 min

Iconic picturesque stop at Roaring Meg Lookout . The lookout provides stunning views of the turquoise waters of the Kawarau River.
Lindis Pass

Passing by

Lindis Pass offers stunning views of tussock-covered hills, rugged terrain, and snow-capped peaks, especially captivating at sunrise or sunset.
High Country Salmon

20 min

Next stop in at High Country Salmon, a local salmon farm, where you can enjoy feeding the fish and taste some of the freshest salmon in New Zealand.
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre

one hour

Enjoy your lunch at a lovely Hotel with stunning location and views. Hotel is ideally positioned to enjoy excellent view of Mount Cook Glaciers. Mt Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, helped Sir Edmund Hillary to develop his climbing skills in preparation for the conquest of Everest. Muller Hut Route is temporarily closed for day walkers. If you have booked to stay at Mueller Hut, you may still use the track and hut. 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 and Hike the Hooker Valley track.
Hooker Valley Track

30 min

The track at dawn gives you a view of the first rays of the sun creeping over the Southern Alps, including over New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook.
Tasman Glacier

one hour

Best spot for scenic photography of Tasman Glacier point view. Enjoy the 1 hour easy-going walk - don't forget your camera! (Glacier is in distance behind a lake). This is the major attraction to spend your quality time while at Mt Cook.
Lake Pukaki

10 min

Lake Pukaki is another stunning glacial lake. It's renowned for its dazzling turquoise waters, panoramic views, Scenic Drives & Photography and its proximity to Mount Cook, highest peak in New Zealand. The views of Mt Cook are truly spectacular. The blue (turquoise) colour is due to fine silt particles, or glacial flour, in the water.
Lake Tekapo

30 min

Lake Tekapo, the most picturesque destinations, located in the heart of the South Island. Known for its vibrant turquoise waters, stunning alpine scenery, popular spot for nature lovers and adventurer. The Best Things to Do in Tekapo -Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. -Snap a Photo of the Sheep dog Memorial. -Soak in the Tekapo Springs. -Stargaze in the Dark Sky Reserve.
Christchurch

Passing by

We conclude this memorable day with your drop-off in Christchurch, an English heritage, innovative rebuilding efforts, and vibrant natural scenery. Its time to relax in New Zealand's Garden City and know about the history of Quake city with its rapid engineering approach to Rebuilding efforts.

Now it’s time to relax and unwind. Thank you for joining us — and until next time, kia ora and safe travels!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Guide will contact the traveler prior to the trip to confirm the pickup point and timing.

Guide will notify the traveler before leaving to the pickup location.

Guide will find the traveler with name display.