Christchurch to Mt Cook Tour (One-Way)

7:00 AM - Depart Christchurch and head south with our knowledgeable driver providing insights into the city’s highlights. You will pass through the expansive Canterbury Plains, known for their vast farmland including crops, vineyards, dairy, and livestock.

10:00 AM - Stop in the charming town of Fairlie, where you'll enjoy one of the region’s famous meat pies at Fairlie Bakehouse and pick up lunch to sustain you for the rest of the day.

12:00 PM - Arrive at Lake Tekapo, renowned for its stunning alpine beauty. Visit the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd and capture picturesque photos against the backdrop of wild lupins, depending on the season.

1:00 PM - Continue to Lake Pukaki, a glacier-fed lake with striking blue hues. On clear days, enjoy uninterrupted views of Aoraki/Mt Cook rising majestically from the lake.

3:00 PM - Arrive at Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park: Explore New Zealand's highest peak and the surrounding national park. You’ll have several options here: 

• Hooker Valley - where you will walk alongside an ice-covered cliff face all the way to an ice filled lake with Mt Cook at its end. This track is one of the highest rated day walks in New Zealand.  Please note it takes 3hrs round trip to complete this track.
• Tasman  - This track leads through the glacier’s old terminal moraines, and there you will find amazing views of the glacier, river, and lake.
• Mt Cook Information Centre (DOC) – Take it all in by spending the day in the information centre with a coffee. Learn the history of the national park, ask questions and just be in moment.explore the famous Hooker Valley Track or the Tasman Glacier Walk, or simply relax at the Mt Cook Information Centre. For those seeking something extra special, optional helicopter rides over the mountains can also be arranged.

Please note this is a 1 way service and your tour ends in Mt Cook. If you need to organize a departure from Mt Cook to your next destination, please get in touch!