Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
Overview
Escape the Garden City for a day trip that’ll blow your socks off! Our Mt Cook, Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Day Tour from Christchurch allows you to adventure through the best of the Mackenzie Country, without any of the admin. We want you to SEE MORE, DO MORE and SPEND LESS!
You’ll travel in a carbon-neutral vehicle that doesn’t skimp on modern needs (think full air-conditioning, USB chargers and WiFi!) whilst exploring Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, the Ben Ohau Range and the sites from Lord of the Rings. We know all of this adventuring will make you hungry, so we’ve included lunch at the historic Hermitage Hotel. Don’t let the jaw-dropping views distract you from your epic local eats!
We’ll head back to where we began in Christchurch after a day of seeing the best of the best, allowing you to continue off on your adventures, wherever they may take you! Get amongst this 100% Kiwi As experience - we can’t wait to have you on board.
PLEASE NOTE: This tour is 13.5hrs long and not flexible
What's Included
- Lunch Pre packed lunch is included from Fairlie Bakehouse
- Snacks Local snacks are included onboard throughout the day. Get the full kiwi expereince
- Bottled water Eco friendly bottled water is supplied
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and Drop off
- Doc concession
- Activities such as helicopter and boat trips
- This tour is not recommended for infants
- The walks are not guided
Meeting and Pickup
For a smooth pick-up process please be waiting at your selected pick-up location at least 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. Your vehicle may be delayed due to previous pickups. Please be patient and wait 10 minutes before calling the office. Our drivers cannot wait for late customers. No show / late customers will not be refunded. We only pick up from locations that have a pickup noted. Please make sure you have let us know your pickup location. For hotel pickups please be waiting at or Infront of reception.Pick up times are as follows 6:18 Sudima City 6:20 Crowne Plaza 6:23 Distinctinction Christchurch 6:24 Christchurch City Hotel 6:25 Bus Interchange Intercity Stop (Litchfield Street) 6:27 Breakfree 6:29 Rydges 6:31 Urbanz 6:33 Fino 6:35 The George 6:37 Hotel Give
Christchurch Bus Exchange Lichfield Street - Regional Platform
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Christchurch (Pass By)
Geraldine (Pass By)
Fairlie
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Tekapo (Pass By)
The Church of the Good Shepherd
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Pukaki
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mt. Cook Village
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tasman Glacier
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mt. Cook Village
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Tekapo
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Christchurch (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025
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