Tekapo to Queenstown Tour Via Mt Cook

From the beautiful village town of Lake Tekapo to the Adventure Capital to Queenstown this is a perfect way to see the stunning and breath-taking landscapes of the South Island where you can soak it all in, like driving in a postcard full of spectacular scenery surrounding your every move.

You will be driven in comfort in our modern, comfortable Mercedes\ Sprinter or Similar vehicle packed with extras, just to make your journey that bit easier. Led by our fun and knowledgeable and passionate tour guides, this journey will come to life in a new way for you.

Memories, made, hearts happy and photos a plenty in this tour!

 Highlights

• Lake Pukaki
• Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
• Tasman Glacier (Optional)
• Hooker Valley Track (Optional)

Itinerary

Lake Tekapo/ Church of the Good Shepherd (15mins)  This is where we collect you from An alpine lake region like no other in the heart of Mackenzie. At the right time of year, you will find clusters of wild lupins along the lake edge. Once we arrive in Tekapo we head towards the most popular photo spots in the country The Church of The Good Shepard for those social media worthy pictures.

Lake Pukaki (10mins)  This glacier fed lake is unique compared to its alpine partners. The colours can change from ice blue to a dark deep blue depending on the weather conditions. On a clear day enjoy undisturbed views right up to Mt Cook which appears to extend out of the head of the lake.

Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park (2.5hrs) – AND HERE WE ARE!

Named after the famous explorer James Cook, Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak. Once here you will have the choice to embark on either The Hooker Valley or The Tasman Glacier walk. If a flight overlooking the mountains is more your thing, we are happy to arrange Helicopter rides for you and the family to enjoy instead.

• Hooker
  Valley (2-2.5hrs) The Hooker valley track is one of the highest rated
  day walks in New Zealand. It’s not hard to see why as you walk alongside an
  ice-covered cliff face (Listen carefully you may hear it moving) all the way to
  an ice filled lake with Mt Cook at its end. (Please note it takes 3hrs round trip to complete this track which might not be achievable with time restraints)
• Tasman Glacier (2-2.5hrs)
  This track leads through the glacier’s old terminal moraines, and there you
  will find amazing views of the glacier, river, and lake.
• Mt Cook
  Information Centre (DOC) – You
  are more than welcome to take it all in by spending the day in the information
  centre with a coffee. Learn the history of the national park, ask questions and
  just be in moment.

At 2:30 our driver will collect you to continue onto Queenstown!

Lake Pukaki  - You head back through the gorgeous Mt Cook highway towards that everchanging glacier fed lake.

High Country Salmon  Stopping at the local salmon farm, you will have the opportunity to feed and taste some of the freshest New Zealand salmon

Lindis Pass  This amazing pass winds through the alpine road covered by the southern Alps.

Mrs Jones Fruit Stall  This stop is dependable on daylight savings. We hope to be able to go in for some local fruit and ice cream while the sun is still up.

Kawarau Suspension Bridge  Making our way through the Kawarau Gorge you will be struck by some stunning viewpoint’s such as the suspension bridge and the Roaring meg Lookout, as we near our destination. 

Queenstown  AND HERE WE ARE!  The all-famous adventure capital of the world, Queenstown. We say our goodbyes here as we drop you at your accommodation. We wish you all the best for your next venture and hope to see you again soon! 

Please note additional stops are taken into consideration for toilet breaks.

Inclusions:

• Small Group
• Carbon Neutral
• Fully Guided Tour (except walks)
• Bottled Water
• Kiwi Snacks
• Wi-Fi
• USB charging
• Pre-ordered lunch from Fairlie bakehouse
• Commentary
• 100% Kiwi as experience.

 Optional Extras:

• Scenic flights 
• Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

As this is a one-way tour luggage is included with your booking. Each person can bring one standard check in bag up to 23kg and 1 carry on type bag. If you have additional or overweight baggage, then additional charges will apply. Please select the number of additional or overweight bags on the extras page while booking.

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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Part of this tour is operated by Cheeky Kiwi Travel. A partner of Cheeky Kea Travel