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3 Day Aoraki Mt. Cook Explorer: Christchurch to Queenstown

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Duration

3 days

Group Size

1 to 3 people

Ages

2 - 100 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

The Christchurch to Queenstown journey takes you from the incredibly flat Canterbury Plains right through to the dramatic mountains of the Southern Alps. The area is out of this world beautiful! This tour gives you the opportunity to absorb the wild beauty, starting in Christchurch you'll travel into the heart of the Mt Cook National Park. After a full day of exploration, on the final afternoon, hop on board the coach to Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital. This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

You will receive a printable itinerary prior to travel. This will be sent to you electronically through Discover New Zealand. Please get in touch via the booking portal if you have not received this within 7 days of your tour departure date. Exact tour departure times will be listed on this itinerary.

What's included

Two nights accommodation in Mt Cook National Park

Lunch

Dinner

Sir Edmund Hilary Alpine Centre Explorer Pass

Brief commentary on coaches and tours

Coach transport

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Head south of the Christchurch plains to Aoraki Mt Cook National Park

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier. The ultimate way to get from Christchurch to Aoraki/Mount Cook. Led by famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. Highlights include Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Sheperd, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, and Lake Pukaki.

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Lunch:

Day 2: Spend the day exploring Aoraki Mt Cook National Park

At 3754 metres, Aoraki-Mt. Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain, located deep in the heart of the Southern Alps. From the Visitor Centre at the southern end of Lake Pukaki, you will be rewarded with magnificent views of this immense peak. As well as its impressive beauty, Mt. Cook National Park is also home to a huge range of awe-inspiring sights and activities.

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Dinner: Buffet Dinner at the Alpine Restaurant, Hermitage Hotel

Day 3: Travel to remarkable Queenstown, New Zealands Adventure Capital

Depart Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park in the afternoon and head south through the tawny tussock of the Mackenzie Country. En route enjoy a stop in the quaint village of Omarama.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 6 days: 100%
From 2 to 6 days: 50%
From 0 to 2 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (15 - 100 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3