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This is a one-way sightseeing tour by premium coach from Christchurch to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park via Lake Tekapo. Pass through the varied landscapes of the Canterbury Plains and Mackenzie Country, and stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shore of Lake Tekapo for photos. Your driver-guide shares the culture and history of the region in English, and an audio guide in 5 languages is also provided. The tour ends at The Hermitage Hotel in Mount Cook, so you can continue your Mount Cook trip from there.

Board a premium coach at the Christchurch Bus Interchange and travel through the Canterbury Plains and Mackenzie Country to Aoraki/Mount Cook. Your driver-guide explains the culture and history of the region in English, and you can also listen to an audio guide in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, English and German.

After about 115 minutes on the road, arrive in Geraldine for a 30-minute break.

Drive about another hour to Lake Tekapo. Spend about 15 minutes each at the Church of the Good Shepherd, set beside the clear lake, and at Lake Tekapo, taking photos and enjoying the views.

Head into the majestic Southern Alps and drive about 85 minutes toward Mount Cook. The tour ends at The Hermitage Hotel in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, after which you are free to explore the village and surrounding area.
※ This is a one-way tour ending in Mount Cook and does not return to Christchurch.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point:
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Corner of Lichfield St and, Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Meeting point information:
Meet your driver-guide outside the bus interchange on the Lichfield Street side.
Drop-off:
The Hermitage Hotel
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park 89 Terrace Road, Canterbury 7999, New Zealand
Corner of Lichfield St and, Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand