Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch

Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch

Travel by road on a full day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, Australasia's highest mountain. Along the way you'll pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains, view MacKenzie Basin, Lakes Tekapo and Pukari and Tasman Glacier. Lunch at the Hermitage Hotel as well as morning and afternoon snacks are also included on your guided tour.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie District, Canterbury Region, South Island

You will travel by road to Mount Cook through the Canterbury Plains, foothills of the Southern Alps and the MacKenzie Basin. Your will make a short stop en route to the either the Kiwi Country or Tin Shed (an old shearing shed selling discount sweaters) or at Barkers (the largest fruit winery in NZ) for sampling of unique New Zealand products. You will then make a stop at the beautiful Lake Tekapo for morning tea and a photo opportunity.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lake Pukaki, New Zealand

Continue on to Lake Pukaki which affords some incredible views of Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, on a clear day.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Hermitage Hotel, 89 Terrace Road, Mount Cook National Park 7999, New Zealand

On arriving at Mt Cook National Park, make a stop at the Hermitage Hotel for lunch.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Tasman Glacier, New Zealand

Your guide will drive into the Tasman Glacier where a fifteen to twenty minute climb by foot will take you to a vantage point which provides beautiful views of both the Tasman Glacier and Lake Tasman.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fairlie, Fairlie, Mackenzie District, Canterbury Region, South Island

Return to Christchurch via road. A short stop will be made in Fairly for afternoon tea.

Duration: 20 minutes