From Mount Cook: One-Way Small-Group Tour to Christchurch via Lake Tekapo

Travel from Mount Cook to Christchurch
in comfort while sightseeing

In the afternoon, depart from The Hermitage Hotel or Mt Cook Lodge & Motels in Aoraki/Mount Cook Village and follow State Highway 80 toward Lake Tekapo. This carbon-neutral one-way transfer travels in a small group in a Mercedes Sprinter (or similar) with Wi-Fi and USB charging, with commentary from an English-speaking guide.

See Lake Pukaki from the vehicle

On the way, pass glacier-fed Lake Pukaki. There is no stop, but you can see its color shift from icy blue to deep blue depending on the weather, and on clear days Aoraki/Mount Cook is visible beyond the lake.

Stop at Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd

Enjoy about 10 minutes of photo time at Lake Tekapo. Take in the lake surrounded by the Southern Alps and the tussock land typical of the Mackenzie District, and visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, one of New Zealand's most photographed spots. From late November to early January, wild lupins may bloom along the shore. Then drive about 3 hours to the Bus Interchange (Lichfield St) in central Christchurch.

※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
※ The lupin blooming season may vary each year depending on the weather.