




View all photos






























Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
Product code 5552096P10
From
From NZD 595
Dates
Available from May 3, 2025
Start times
7:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 0-100
Options
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
Availability, payment, cancellation, and vouchers are completed on Viator after you leave this page.
Duration
13 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Booking, payment, cancellation, and vouchers continue on Viator.
From
From NZD 595
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook





View all photos


























Duration
13 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Why Travelers Love This
Totally Personalized Private Experience! Enjoying the scenic views between Christchurch and Queenstown with a fully guided, adventure-filled journey through the breathtaking Southern Alps. Embark on a scenic tour stops at Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Aoraki/MT.Cook, Tasman Glacier, High Country Salmon, Lindis Pass and Resort town and finally arriving in Queenstown. On your journey explore region’s dramatic landscapes, capture memorable photographs, and learn about the area's natural and cultural significance. The tour concludes in Queenstown, offering a truly enriching and immersive travel experience.
Overview
Totally Personalized Private Experience! Enjoying the scenic views between Christchurch and Queenstown with a fully guided, adventure-filled journey through the breathtaking Southern Alps. Embark on a scenic tour stops at Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Aoraki/MT.Cook, Tasman Glacier, High Country Salmon, Lindis Pass and Resort town and finally arriving in Queenstown. On your journey explore region’s dramatic landscapes, capture memorable photographs, and learn about the area's natural and cultural significance. The tour concludes in Queenstown, offering a truly enriching and immersive travel experience.
What's Included
Included
Specalized Guide
Professional Driver
Private Transport
Pick up and Drop off
Clean and comfortable vehicle
Meet & Greet
Not included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Outside Christchurch Central Library opposite Cathedral Church Christchurch
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
15 minutes
Stop 1
Fairlie is a small town located in the South Island of New Zealand. It serves as a gateway for travellers heading to the Mount Cook. The Fairlie Bakehouse is a renowned bakery in New Zealand.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
Lake Tekapo, the most picturesque destinations, located in the heart of the South Island. Known for its vibrant turquoise waters, stunning alpine scenery, popular spot for nature lovers and adventurer. The Best Things to Do in Tekapo -Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. -Snap a Photo of the Sheep dog Memorial. -Soak in the Tekapo Springs. -Stargaze in the Dark Sky Reserve.
Stop 3
10 minutes
Stop 3
Lake Pukaki is another stunning glacial lake. It's renowned for its dazzling turquoise waters, panoramic views, Scenic Drives & Photography and its proximity to Mount Cook, highest peak in New Zealand. The views of Mt Cook are truly spectacular. The blue (turquoise) colour is due to fine silt particles, or glacial flour, in the water.
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
Best spot for scenic photography of Tasman Glacier point view. Enjoy the 1 hour easy-going walk - don't forget your camera! (Glacier is in distance behind a lake). This is the major attraction to spend your quality time while at Mt Cook.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
The track at dawn gives you a view of the first rays of the sun creeping over the Southern Alps, including over New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook.
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
Enjoy your lunch at a lovely Hotel with stunning location and views. Hotel is ideally positioned to enjoy excellent view of Mount Cook Glaciers. Mt Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, helped Sir Edmund Hillary to develop his climbing skills in preparation for the conquest of Everest. Muller Hut Route is temporarily closed for day walkers. If you have booked to stay at Mueller Hut, you may still use the track and hut. 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 and Hike the Hooker Valley track.
Stop 7
20 minutes
Stop 7
After enjoying tasty lunch must get a coffee to making our way back to Queenstown. Next stop in at High Country Salmon, a local salmon farm, where you can enjoy feeding the fish and taste some of the freshest salmon in New Zealand.
Pass by stop 8
Pass by stop 8
Lindis Pass offers stunning views of tussock-covered hills, rugged terrain, and snow-capped peaks, especially captivating at sunrise or sunset.
Stop 9
10 minutes
Stop 9
Before making to final destination, we'll make a quick picturesque stop at Roaring Meg Lookout . The lookout provides stunning views of the turquoise waters of the Kawarau River.
Pass by stop 10
Pass by stop 10
We conclude this memorable day with your drop-off in Queenstown. Its time to relax in New Zealand's premier resort town. Enjoy adventure enthusiasts and relaxation amidst stunning natural beauty! Now it’s time to relax and unwind. Thank you for joining us — and until next time, kia ora and safe travels!
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
11 reviews
Collected by Tripadvisor