[Mikitravel Special from 10% Off] [Mount Cook Departure] Half Day Tour to Queenstown or Christchurch | New Zealand

About this tour

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• Enjoy the day trip through Southern Alpine with a visit from Christchurch to Mount Cook to witness the great wonder of Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook Village!
• Scenic journey through picturesque landscapes, including the Southern Alps
• Travel in a luxury coach with informative commentary from a local driver guide
• Admire the views of Mount Cook without hassle with hotel transfer included in this package
• Two route options! Arrival at the destination in the evening, with the tour concluding in Queenstown or in Christchurch.

The tour also offers multiple departure points for your convenience, please see below for other options

• [Christchurch Departure] Mount Cook Tour | New Zealand
• [Queenstown Departure] Mount Cook Tour | New Zealand

— What You Can Expect —

Embark on two captivating half-day sightseeing tours from Mount Cook, each offering a unique and scenic journey through the stunning landscapes of New Zealand. Whether heading south to Queenstown or northeast to Christchurch, both tours promise a luxurious experience aboard a coach, accompanied by insightful commentary from a local driver guide.

The tour offers two different routes, see the below for itinerary details:

• Queenstown Drop-off:

Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour from Mount Cook to Queenstown through the scenic Southern Alps. Enjoy commentary from your local driver guide as you journey south through the Mackenzie Country. Take an afternoon tea break in Omarama (own expense), pass through Cromwell with its famous fruit orchards, and cross Lindis Pass. Skirt along the shores of Lake Dunstan and drive through the Kawarau Gorge with its historic goldmines. Reach Queenstown in the evening.

• Christchurch Drop-off: 

Embark on an exhilarating half-day sightseeing tour from Mount Cook Village to Christchurch in the afternoon. Enjoy a luxurious coach ride, passing by Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo with captivating commentary from the driver. Capture picturesque moments of the crystal-clear lakes and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd. Exit the Southern Alps, traverse the lush farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, and arrive in Christchurch by evening. Hotel drop-offs are also provided.