Highlights
- Enjoy a day trip from Christchurch to Mount Cook National Park
- Take a hike to Discover New Zealand's longest glacier and icebergs
- Visit the stunning Lake Tekapo and discover the Church of Good Shepherd
- Visit Lake Pukaki, the largest lake in Mackenzie region, and its alpine scenery
Description
Experience dramatic glacier lakes, snow-capped mountains, and beautiful alpine walks on a small-group day trip from Christchurch. After pick-up from your hotel, journey to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, located a 4 hours' drive through spectacular and breathtaking landscapes.
Visit the historic town of Geraldine. Then discover the heart of Mackenzie Country, the captivatingly turquoise Lake Tekapo, the iconic Church of Good Shepherd, and the well-recognized statue of Sheepdog. Travel through Lake Pukaki and admire stunning views of Mt. Cook from a distance.
Enjoy a short scenic hike in the National Park to view the 23.5kms long Tasman Glacier which is the longest glacier in New Zealand before returning to Christchurch.
Includes
Pickup and drop-off from selected central Christchurch hotels
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Bottled water
Guided tour (except for walks in Mount Cook National Park)
Important Information
- Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The tour is fully guided except for the walks in Mount Cook National Park
A small amount of walking is involved
Pickup time may be earlier than the tour start time
You will have approximately 2.5 hours of free time in Mount Cook to savor lunch and enjoy a scenic walk in the national park
This tour is 13 hours plus with pickup and drop-off
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund