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This small-group day tour from Queenstown crosses the heart of the South Island to Mount Cook (Aoraki), New Zealand's highest peak. Pass iconic South Island scenery including Cromwell, Lindis Pass, Omarama and Lake Pukaki while listening to your guide's commentary. At Mount Cook Village, enjoy 3.5 hours of free time to walk hiking trails or try activities of your choice, and entry to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre is included. Travel comfortably in a premium Mercedes van with Wi-Fi.

Leave Queenstown early in the morning
and cross the heart of the South Island
After an early-morning pickup from designated points in central Queenstown, head to Mount Cook in a premium Mercedes van. As you pass the Cromwell Fruit Bowl, your guide shares engaging commentary on local scenery, history and culture, and Wi-Fi is available on board.
Admire Lindis Pass and Lake Pukaki

Stop briefly at Lindis Pass for photos and take a break in Omarama. Pass through Twizel and drive along Lake Pukaki, taking in the iconic scenery of the South Island.
Explore Mount Cook Village
at your own pace for 3.5 hours

On arrival at Aoraki Mount Cook Village, enjoy 3.5 hours of free time. Walk hiking trails such as the Hooker Valley Track, or book local activities such as a helicopter tour or Glacier Explorers boat tour separately. Entry to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre is included.
Return to Queenstown enjoying the views

In the afternoon, board the van again, take a short break in Omarama and return to Queenstown. The tour lasts about 12 hours.
※ Activities at Mount Cook Village, such as helicopter or boat tours, are not included.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Queenstown hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check your voucher after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time. Pickup in central Queenstown departs at 7:30 AM, and times may vary between 7:00 and 8:00 AM depending on the pickup point. Please check the time confirmed by the operator and arrive at the pickup point 10 minutes before departure. The guide will wait a maximum of 5 minutes, and no refund is given if you arrive late and miss the tour.
Hotel pickup in central Queenstown