Mt Cook Day Tour Via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
- Explore Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and stand before New Zealand’s highest peak
- Experience breathtaking alpine scenery on the Hooker Valley Track or Tasman Glacier Walk
- Discover the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd overlooking Lake Tekapo’s turquoise waters
- Marvel at the glacier-fed hues of Lake Pukaki set against dramatic mountain backdrops
- Visit the legendary Fairlie Bakehouse and enjoy a picnic lunch with dietary options
- Enjoy a small-group, carbon-neutral journey with expert Kiwi guidance and modern Mercedes Sprinter comfort
What to expect
Journey from Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest peak. Travel through the Canterbury Plains and Mackenzie region, stopping at Fairlie Bakehouse for a famous Kiwi pie before collecting a picnic lunch. Admire Lake Tekapo’s turquoise waters and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd, with seasonal lupins adding color along the shoreline. Continue to Lake Pukaki to witness glacier-fed waters shifting from ice blue to deep turquoise, framed by sweeping alpine views. Spend up to three hours in Mount Cook National Park, choosing between the Hooker Valley Track or Tasman Glacier Walk. Enjoy comfortable Mercedes Sprinter transport, small-group attention, hotel transfers, refreshments, and a carbon-neutral experience with expert guidance.
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