Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

55 Reviews 3.95 out of 5 stars Based on 55 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and TripAdvisor | Queenstown, New Zealand

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Overview

Venture out on a one-way sightseeing tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook and experience the splendor of the New Zealand Southern Alps. Enjoy spectacular sights of the glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, the farmland of Canterbury Plains and New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki (Mt Cook), situated in a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Mount Cook day tour concludes in the largest city in South Island New Zealand, Christchurch.

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aoraki/Mt. Cook

We are now entering the Mt Cook National Park, one of 14 National Parks in New Zealand. The area of the park is 70,696 hectares and has the highest mountains and largest glaciers in New Zealand it was established as a National Park in 1953. The Maori name for Mt Cook is Aoraki which means ‘Sky Piercer’. It is a rugged land of ice and rock with 19 mountain peaks over 3,000 metres including Mt Cook which is 3,753 metres the highest mountain in New Zealand, however, Mt Cook used to be 3,763 metres.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Pukaki (pass by)

Lake Pukaki is the largest of three roughly parallel alpine lakes running north-south along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin on New Zealand's South Island. The others are Lakes Tekapo and Ohau.
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The Church of the Good Shepherd

The majestic setting of the Church of the Good Shepherd attracts visitors from all over the world. We encourage you to take a few quiet minutes to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the lake and mountains; in our opinion it is God's greatest cathedral.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Geraldine Visitor Information Centre

Geraldine is a popular little town for arts and crafts and market days and has a reputation as a home for gifted artists and talented people such as Austen Deans and John Badcock who have their studios in the township. There are edible creations as well such as the local Geraldine cheese maker, chocolatier and the internationally recognised Barkers fruit products all have outlets in the town. We stop at the Kiwi Country Visitor centre for morning and afternoon tea breaks along with a comfort stop
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All tours are operated by luxury 5 star coaches, equipped with air conditioning, rest-room facilities and reclining seats
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (NZST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.95
55 reviews

Average 3.95 out of 5 stars based on 55 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board
  • Live commentary on board
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  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All tours are operated by luxury 5 star coaches, equipped with air conditioning, rest-room facilities and reclining seats
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (NZST).

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