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Mt. Cook Full Day Private Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch
About This Tour
The journey from Christchurch to Mount Cook offers stunning scenery and unique experiences. You can take the scenic route through the Canterbury Plains, passing by beautiful lakes like Lake Tekapo, known for its turquoise waters and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.
Along the way, there are opportunities for short hikes, such as the Tekapo Spring Walk or the Hooker Valley Track at Mount Cook. You can also enjoy local attractions, like the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, perfect for stargazing. The day is filled with breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities, and a chance to appreciate the stunning natural beauty of New Zealand.
Along the way, there are opportunities for short hikes, such as the Tekapo Spring Walk or the Hooker Valley Track at Mount Cook. You can also enjoy local attractions, like the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, perfect for stargazing. The day is filled with breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities, and a chance to appreciate the stunning natural beauty of New Zealand.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- In-Person Guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Travel time Includes
✗ Not Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
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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.
McKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Geraldine is the perfect place to stop for refreshments and break your journey.
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Lake Tekapo
Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake
Tekapo.
The Church of the Good Shepherd Situated on the shores of Lake
Takapo amongst the natural beauty of the lake and the mountains, the Church of the Good Shepherd was built to the glory of God and as a memorial to the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country.
Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake
Tekapo.
The Church of the Good Shepherd Situated on the shores of Lake
Takapo amongst the natural beauty of the lake and the mountains, the Church of the Good Shepherd was built to the glory of God and as a memorial to the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country.
3
Lake Pukaki
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.
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.
4
Tasman Glacier is the largest glacier in New Zealand, and one of several large glaciers which flow south and east towards the Mackenzie Basin from the Southern Alps in New Zealand's South Island.
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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.
Good to Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remaining Hours are Travel Time