Mt Cook Tour & Sky Dive Combo from Queenstown (CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE)

Highlights:

• Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
• Mt Cook Sky Dive  
• Lake Pukaki
• Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass and the Southern Alps
• High Country Salmon
• Free time for activities & walks

Itinerary:

1.    Queenstown - Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventurous day but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.

2.    Kawarau Suspension Bridge – Departing Queenstown we then make our way through the Kawarau Gorge, passing stunning views, the Kawarau Suspension Bridge and the famous Roaring Meg Lookout. Time and light permitting we will stop for that first great shot of the tour.

3.    Cromwell – Exiting the Kawarau Gorge we enter the fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell. Passing huge fields of vines, we cross Lake Dunstan and follow this beautiful lake towards Lindis Pass.

4.    Lindis Pass – Climbing in altitude, Lindis Pass has amazing views down through the valleys. Being one of only three alpine roads through the otherwise impassable Southern Alps, we stop at the famous lookout at the top of the pass for an essential photo.  

5.    Omarama – While driving through the endless plains of the Mackenzie district we will spot several of the famous Merino breed of sheep before stopping at the quaint township of Omarama. While in Omarama we have time for a break or even to try the best creamy chicken pie in NZ (in our opinion)!

6.    Mt Cook Sky Dive – After your break, we think it’s the perfect time to enjoy New Zealand’s most stunning skydiving experience with Mt Cook Ski dive! Located in Pukaki and boasting some of the country’s most epic scenery, Skydive Mt Cook is the best way to see South Islands incredible views including snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes and
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. While you free fall from the best piece of sky this beautiful country has to offer, the rest of your group will have continued into the national park however you will re-join the group soon.

7.     Lake Pukaki – Back on solid group the sky dive team will drive you to meet the group. Turning west we begin to enter the Aoraki National Park and Lake Pukaki begins to emerge in front of us. Lake Pukaki is one of the bluest lakes you will ever see and is stunningly framed by the backdrop of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. We stop for some amazing photos and to marvel at the sight that we are beholding. It’s not hard to see why many Lord of the Rings scene were filmed nearby and we will point them out
for you.

8.     Mt Cook Information Centre – Arriving at Mt Cook Village, weather depending, we should get some amazing shots of the mountain itself.  At 3724m, Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak, however the mountain can be viewed without any acclimatisation whatsoever from the village which is just 750m above sea level.

9.     Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park – While in the national park you have 2.5 hours free time to enjoy free walks/hikes or one of the extra optional activities. Some of our recommendations include Kea Point Track or a scenic flight. Whatever you decide to do we will pick you up and drop you off where you need to go and make sure you are well looked after.

10.   High Country Salmon - Farewelling Aoraki/Mt Cook Village and making our way back to Queenstown we stop in at High Country Salmon, a local salmon farm, where you can feed the fish and taste some of the freshest salmon in New Zealand.

11.    Mrs Jones Fruit Stall – During summer months when the sun is still up and as we get close to Queenstown, we often stop at Mrs Jones Suncrest Orchard to try or buy her delicious local fruit or real fruit ice cream.

12.    Queenstown – Sadly the tour must come to an end as we re-enter Queenstown and say our goodbyes. 

Inclusions:

• Small Group
• Fully Guided Tour
• 9,000ft Sky Dive with SkyDive Mt Cook
• Bottled Water & Snacks

We at Cheeky Kea Tours believe that it’s in the small things, the hidden surprises, and the secret stops that make your adventure one to remember. With comfortable and specially designed vehicles, and individually packaged refreshments will ensure you enjoy the journey with us!

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