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This one-way sightseeing tour departs in the afternoon from The Hermitage Hotel in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and takes in South Island scenery on the way to Christchurch. Ride a 5-star coach with free Wi-Fi across the Southern Alps while listening to commentary from your driver-guide. Along the way, admire the clear blue waters of Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo, and take photos at the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shore of Lake Tekapo. You'll cross the Canterbury Plains and arrive in Christchurch in the evening, with drop-off available at selected hotels.

Depart in the afternoon from The Hermitage Hotel in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Travel on a 5-star coach with free Wi-Fi and amenities while your driver-guide shares engaging commentary in English. An audio guide in Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, English and German is also included.

During the drive of about 75 minutes, admire the clear blue waters of Lake Pukaki from the window. At Lake Tekapo, you'll get off for sightseeing and photos.

Take a break at the Church of the Good Shepherd, standing alone on the shore of Lake Tekapo, and take photos with the lake and church as a backdrop.

Leaving the Southern Alps, drive about 55 minutes to Geraldine for a 30-minute break. Then travel about 115 minutes across the farmland of the Canterbury Plains to arrive at the Christchurch Bus Interchange in the evening. Drop-off is available at selected hotels in Christchurch.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
The Hermitage Hotel
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park 89 Terrace Road, Canterbury 7999, New Zealand
Meeting point guide:
Meet at the coach parking area behind the two-story building of The Hermitage Hotel in Aoraki.
Drop-off point :
Christchurch Bus Interchange
Corner of Lichfield St and Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park 89 Terrace Road, Canterbury 7999, New Zealand