Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Day Trip from Christchurch
by NZSI Tours Travel
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$500Overview
This full-day group bus tour from Christchurch covers key sights in New Zealand’s South Island including Aoraki Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, and the Tasman Glacier. The tour begins with hotel pickup in central Christchurch early in the morning. The first stop is Geraldine, a town at the foot of the Southern Alps, where passengers can take a break and refresh. Next, the tour visits Lake Tekapo to see the Church of the Good Shepherd and the nearby Sheepdog statue at the turquoise lake shore. The journey continues to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park with a stop at Lake Pukaki, where guests can enjoy lunch at the Hermitage Hotel and have time to visit the Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Lake Pukaki offers views of alpine peaks and glacier-fed lakes. After lunch, the group takes a moderate 60-minute return walk to the Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier lookout. The Tasman Glacier is about 27 kilometers long, and the walk provides views of the glacier, terminal lake, icebergs, and surrounding mountains. The tour returns to Christchurch in the evening with drop-off at the original accommodations. The tour lasts about 13 hours and includes transport by air-conditioned minivan or minibus, onboard WiFi, bottled water, light snacks, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a professional guide who leads the tour except during the walks at Mount Cook National Park. Lunch is not included. Moderate walking is required on the glacier walk, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour operates in all weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Christchurch
Pickup from accommodation occurs between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM. The exact pickup time is confirmed by email one day before the tour.
5 min
Geraldine
The stop in Geraldine lasts about 20 minutes. This town lies at the foot of the Southern Alps and serves as a gateway to the lakes in the Mackenzie Basin. Passengers can use this break to refresh and prepare for the next part of the trip.
20 min
Lake Tekapo
Visitors spend around 30 minutes at Lake Tekapo to see the turquoise lake, the Church of the Good Shepherd, and the statue of a Sheepdog located nearby.
30 min
Lake Pukaki
At Lake Pukaki, the group arrives at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. There is about 2.5 hours of free time to have lunch at the Hermitage Hotel and explore the Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.
45 min
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Lake Pukaki is recognized for its blue color and alpine surroundings including glacier-fed lakes and mountain peaks. This area was used as a filming location for Lake-town in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
15 min
Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
This section includes a moderate, approximately 60-minute return walk to view the Tasman Glacier and Blue Lakes. The Tasman Glacier is about 27 kilometers long, the longest in New Zealand. The walk offers views of the glacier, terminal lake, floating icebergs, and the mountains at the valley head.
80 min
Christchurch
The tour ends with a drop-off at the original accommodation in Christchurch at about 8 PM.
5 min
Meeting point
Your guide will pick you from outside FreshChoice Supermarket (located at 71 Lichfield Street) which is across the road from Bus Exchange at 6.30 am.
End point
Your guide will pick you from outside FreshChoice Supermarket (located at 71 Lichfield Street) which is across the road from Bus Exchange at 6.30 am.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Day Trip from Christchurch
by NZSI Tours Travel
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$500Overview
This full-day group bus tour from Christchurch covers key sights in New Zealand’s South Island including Aoraki Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, and the Tasman Glacier. The tour begins with hotel pickup in central Christchurch early in the morning. The first stop is Geraldine, a town at the foot of the Southern Alps, where passengers can take a break and refresh. Next, the tour visits Lake Tekapo to see the Church of the Good Shepherd and the nearby Sheepdog statue at the turquoise lake shore. The journey continues to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park with a stop at Lake Pukaki, where guests can enjoy lunch at the Hermitage Hotel and have time to visit the Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Lake Pukaki offers views of alpine peaks and glacier-fed lakes. After lunch, the group takes a moderate 60-minute return walk to the Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier lookout. The Tasman Glacier is about 27 kilometers long, and the walk provides views of the glacier, terminal lake, icebergs, and surrounding mountains. The tour returns to Christchurch in the evening with drop-off at the original accommodations. The tour lasts about 13 hours and includes transport by air-conditioned minivan or minibus, onboard WiFi, bottled water, light snacks, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a professional guide who leads the tour except during the walks at Mount Cook National Park. Lunch is not included. Moderate walking is required on the glacier walk, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour operates in all weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Christchurch
Pickup from accommodation occurs between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM. The exact pickup time is confirmed by email one day before the tour.
5 min
Geraldine
The stop in Geraldine lasts about 20 minutes. This town lies at the foot of the Southern Alps and serves as a gateway to the lakes in the Mackenzie Basin. Passengers can use this break to refresh and prepare for the next part of the trip.
20 min
Lake Tekapo
Visitors spend around 30 minutes at Lake Tekapo to see the turquoise lake, the Church of the Good Shepherd, and the statue of a Sheepdog located nearby.
30 min
Lake Pukaki
At Lake Pukaki, the group arrives at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. There is about 2.5 hours of free time to have lunch at the Hermitage Hotel and explore the Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.
45 min
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Lake Pukaki is recognized for its blue color and alpine surroundings including glacier-fed lakes and mountain peaks. This area was used as a filming location for Lake-town in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
15 min
Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
This section includes a moderate, approximately 60-minute return walk to view the Tasman Glacier and Blue Lakes. The Tasman Glacier is about 27 kilometers long, the longest in New Zealand. The walk offers views of the glacier, terminal lake, floating icebergs, and the mountains at the valley head.
80 min
Christchurch
The tour ends with a drop-off at the original accommodation in Christchurch at about 8 PM.
5 min
Meeting point
Your guide will pick you from outside FreshChoice Supermarket (located at 71 Lichfield Street) which is across the road from Bus Exchange at 6.30 am.
End point
Your guide will pick you from outside FreshChoice Supermarket (located at 71 Lichfield Street) which is across the road from Bus Exchange at 6.30 am.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.