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Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Half-Day Tour (One-Way)

Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour 1 way
  • 5 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Make your way from Christchurch to Mt Cook without missing any of the highlights along the way. Stop at the beautiful Lake Tekapo (including the picturesque Church of the Good Shepherd), have morning tea in the quaint town of Geraldine and finally take in amazing views of Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. Along the way, enjoy fun stories from your local guides.
  • Take in a whole range of South Island highlights in just one day
  • Stop at Lake Pukaki with its distinctive blue hue
  • Guides share fun stories and local knowledge along the way
  • Pick up from range of Christchurch hotels available

What's Included

  • Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Christchurch Bus Interchange
    Corner of Lichfield St and, Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

    Please meet at the Intercity Bus Stop on Lichfield Street. Please pick this location if your hotel is not on our list. We do not pick up from your hotel if it is not listed

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:30 AM

End point

  • The Hermitage Hotel
    Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park 89 Terrace Road, Canterbury 7999, New Zealand

Pickup details

Pickups are from the below hotels only. If your hotel is not listed, please select your closest alternative and meet us there. If you are not sure where your closest alternative is, please contact us in advance so that we can advise you. If you have not yet booked a hotel then please select the Christchurch Bus Interchange as your pickup location. You can update this once your hotel is booked by contacting us or amending your pickup directly through Viator. Note: our pickups begin 15 mins before tour start time so please check your confirmation for the exact pickup time from your chosen location as these will vary. 06:16 Scenic Hotel Cotswold 06:18 Sudima City 06:20 Crowne Plaza 06:21 Novotel Cathedral Square 06:23 Distinction Christchurch 06:24 Christchurch City Hotel 06:25 Bus Interchange Intercity Stop (Litchfield Street) 06:27 Breakfree On Cashel 06:29 Rydges Latimer 06:31 Urbanz Accommodation 06:33 Fino Apartments 06:35 The George 06:37 Hotel Give

What To Expect

Christchurch

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Geraldine

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Tekapo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Church of the Good Shepherd

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Pukaki

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours’ notice).
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Susan_G, Sep 2023
Weather didn't cooperate but all group had an enjoyable day. While the views of mountains and lakes were not as clear the flow of water in falls and cascades were amazing. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and adaptable. Seeing snow from the train was memorable.
Awesome trip with 100% Kiwi Ass :P
Felicia_T, Oct 2022
We were really lucky going up to Mt Cook on a Sunday morn and having our guide Tony all to ourselves! As the party was small and time wasn't so tight, he was super accomodating about stopping at the various sights and making it feel like a very leisurely journey with a friend. We had excellent coffee, hot chocolate and delicious pies at Fairlie Bakehouse on a cold morn (before the long queues formed). Tony also kindly took the inside route that drove towards the mountain ranges (before rejoining typical route of the state highway) so we could get an extended eyeful of the mountains even before we got to Canterbury High Country! We also got to stop by Lake Tekapo for half an hour to walk along the water and soak in that fresh air and picture perfect landscape, before heading to chomp on salmon sashimi along the benches at Lake Pukaki. Other than the sights, our biggest highlight was learning about the meat industry from Tony who was so engaging and knowledgeable about NZ meat :) it was just a few short hours but we learnt so much! Really recommend this tour to anyone - way better than the large group tours because you get a more attentive guide and a less rushed itinerary. Well worth the price!
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Sounds like such a lovely day! We're so glad that you enjoyed your time with Tony and even learned a bit from him! We hope to see you again in the future.

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