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A one-way small-group guided tour that departs from Queenstown and travels to Tekapo via Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Up to 16 travelers ride in an air-conditioned minivan, with photo stops at Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass and Lake Pukaki. At Mount Cook National Park, you have about 2 hours 30 minutes of free time to take a walk or enjoy activities of your choice. After a photo stop in Tekapo, the tour ends at the Dark Sky Project on the shore of Lake Tekapo.
Depart from your accommodation or a designated pickup point in Queenstown and travel in a small group of up to 16 in an air-conditioned minivan. The guide accompanies you throughout, sharing local stories and background, and snacks and water are provided. Stop for photos at Kawarau Gorge, pass through Cromwell, and pause at Lindis Pass to take in the Southern Alps scenery.
Take a break of about 30 minutes in Omarama. Any food, drinks or other costs during the break are at your own expense. Then stop at Lake Pukaki for about 5 minutes to take photos.
Spend about 2 hours 30 minutes in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. During your free time, you can walk the trails or enjoy activities of your choice. Walks are not accompanied by the guide, and additional activity costs are not included.
Leaving Mount Cook, pass Lake Pukaki and head to Tekapo for a photo stop. After capturing Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd, the tour ends at the Dark Sky Project on the shore of Lake Tekapo.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
※ This is a one-way tour and does not return to Queenstown.
Meeting point :
Queenstown hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check the voucher provided after your booking is confirmed for the exact pickup location and time. You can choose from 28 locations, including hotels and hostels in central Queenstown, Frankton Bus Interchange (near Queenstown Airport) and the Cromwell Fruit Sculpture. If you do not choose a pickup location, the default meeting point, The Station - Home of Adventure, is assigned. If your accommodation is not on the list, please choose the nearest pickup point.
End point :
Dark Sky Project
1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand