Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook & Tekapo (Private Tour)

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About this activity

This action-packed private tour is the perfect way to discover the outdoor beauty between Christchurch and Queenstown.Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Benz minivan with your private guide from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt.cook and Lake Tekapo, and reach your destination relaxed & refreshed. It is a great alternative to enjoying New Zealand landscape, making frequent stops for photos on the way.

HIGHLIGHTS:

•Private Tour (i.e. Only for one party) means more personal service from the guide

•Visit the iconic Church of Good Shepherd and Bronze Sheepdog Statue in Lake

Tekapo

•Admire Lake Pukaki, the largest lake in Mackenzie region, and stunning alpine

scenery

•Savor a delicious lunch with spectacular views at the Hermitage Hotel(POA)

•Explore one of the many alpine walks in Mount Cook National Park

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At a glance

Duration: 12–13 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: NZSI Tours & Travel

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch (POA)
Included: Bottled water
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Included: Professional guide.
Included: Transport in luxurious van (2017 or late model Mercedes Benz)
Included: Private tour (i.e. only for one party)

Not included

Not included: Scenic flight with glacier landing (at own expense)
Not included: Lunch

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

20 min

Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake Tekapo, the iconic Church of Good Shepherd, and the well-recognized statue of Sheepdog.
Lake Pukaki

20 min Admission included

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.
Stop 4

one hour

Arrive at Mount Cook national park where you'll savor a scrumptious lunch at Hermitage Hotel.
Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks

one hour Admission included

At around 27 km long, the Tasman Glacier is the longest glacier in New Zealand.

This hike require moderate fitness and is approximately a 60 min return hike. There are good views of the Tasman Glacier and terminal lake, icebergs and the mountains at the head of the valley.
High Country Salmon

20 min Admission included

The Salmon Shop offers a wide range of salmon products for customers to take home. Choose from fresh, smoked or cured salmon in a variety of cuts.

You can also enjoy throwing some fish feed pellets into the pen on the deck and watching the hungry salmon splash about.
Lindis Pass

5 min Admission included

Quick stop at the Lindis Pass Summit scenic lookout for some pictures.
Mrs Jones Fruit Orchard

20 min Admission included

Jones Family Fruit Stall is one of the best-known fruit stalls in Central Otago, with people coming from all over New Zealand and the world to visit. The fruit stall stocks a huge array of fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, honey products and vegetables.
Queenstown

Passing by

Arrive at your final destination Queenstown where your guide will drop you at your accommodation.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Your preferred pick-up location In Christchurch.

End point

Drop of at your preferred location in Queenstown.

Pickup points

Avonhead Garden Motel
Athena Motel
Academy Motor Lodge
Hagley Park Motel
2 On Whiteleigh & 239 On Lincoln Motel
Ashleigh Court Motel
Quest Cathedral Junction
Apollo Motel Christchurch
Merivale Manor
Ferry Motel
Earnslaw Motel
Alglenn Motel

and 138 more pickup points

Pick up from your preferred location in Christchurch.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

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

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable