From Christchurch: Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook Day Tour (Optional Tekapo Springs)

Depart from Christchurch
and explore Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook in one day

After pickup from your Christchurch hotel, travel inland on the South Island in an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a scenic drive across the mountains, and on the way, stop at the Fairlie Bakehouse in the village of Fairlie where you can buy pies and snacks. Wi-Fi and bottled water are provided on board.

Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapo

Spend about 30 minutes at the Church of the Good Shepherd, a stone church on the shore of Lake Tekapo. Then spend about 40 minutes at Lake Tekapo enjoying the turquoise lake and surrounding mountains. If you wish, you can soak in the warm pools at Tekapo Springs during this time (additional cost).

Pass Lake Pukaki on the way to the Tasman Glacier and Hooker Valley

Stop for about 20 minutes at Lake Pukaki, known for its turquoise water and mountain views, to take photos. Then spend about 1 hour at the Tasman Glacier and about 30 minutes on the Hooker Valley Track with your guide before returning to Christchurch and your hotel.

※ The itinerary and visit times may change depending on local conditions.