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This small-group day trip picks you up from your Christchurch hotel and takes you to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Lake Tekapo in a single day. It runs as a dedicated tour, so there is no waiting for passengers using the vehicle as transport. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and the well-known sheepdog statue on the shores of Lake Tekapo, and view Mount Cook in the distance as you pass Lake Pukaki. In the national park, take a short hike to see the 23.5 km Tasman Glacier, and enjoy an included lunch with a choice of chicken or vegetarian.

Leave Christchurch
for Mount Cook
After pickup from a designated hotel in central Christchurch, travel by air-conditioned minibus to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. During the roughly 4-hour drive, your English-speaking guide provides commentary, and Wi-Fi is available on board. On the way, take a short break in the historic town of Geraldine, where you can grab a coffee (at your own cost).
Visit Lake Tekapo
and Lake Pukaki

Enjoy about 30 minutes of free time at turquoise Lake Tekapo in the heart of the Mackenzie Country, visiting the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd and the well-known sheepdog statue. Then stop for about 15 minutes at Lake Pukaki to take in views of Mount Cook in the distance.
Have lunch in the national park
and walk to the Tasman Glacier

On arrival in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, enjoy your included lunch. Choose chicken or vegetarian by adding it to the special requests section when booking or by messaging right after booking. You have about 2 hours 30 minutes of free time in total for lunch and walking.
Then take a short hike to view the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand's longest glacier at 23.5 km. Walks inside the national park are self-guided; the guide does not accompany you.
Return to Christchurch
via Tekapo and Geraldine

On the way back, take short breaks at Lake Tekapo and Geraldine. Drop-off is at designated hotels in central Christchurch, and the tour takes more than 13 hours including pickup and drop-off.
※ The tour runs in all weather, and mountain and glacier views depend on the weather and are not guaranteed.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Christchurch hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point selected when booking. Please check the voucher provided after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
Pickup and drop-off points: Christchurch Bus Interchange, Adina Heritage Christchurch, Distinction Christchurch Hotel, Crowne Plaza Christchurch, The Mayfair, Quest on Kilmore, Wyndham Garden Christchurch City, Fino Hotel and Suites, Hotel Montreal, Chateau on the Park (DoubleTree by Hilton)
Hotel pickup in Christchurch city