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
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 tranquillity of the lake and mountains; in our opinion it is God's greatest cathedral.
Lake Tekapo the mountain ranges to the front are the Ben Ohau Ranges and the Southern Alps. Lake Tekapo is fed by the Godley Glacier and the Macauley River, which explains the turquoise colour of the lake from the glacial effect. Great stop for photos of the area.
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.
Mount Cook Day Tour From Christchurch - Lake Tekapo
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 11 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
7:30 AM
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Return Details :
Before you Go – If you have any questions or would like to book a hotel pick up / drop off prior to your departure please call us on 0800 744 487 free phone in New Zealand or + 64 9 583 5790. We are.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Venture out on a one-way sightseeing tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt cook and experience the splendour of the NZ Southern Alps. Enjoy the spectacular sights of the glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, farmland of the Canterbury Plains and New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki (Mt cook), situated in a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Itinerary:
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
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 tranquillity of the lake and mountains; in our opinion it is God's greatest cathedral.
Lake Tekapo the mountain ranges to the front are the Ben Ohau Ranges and the Southern Alps. Lake Tekapo is fed by the Godley Glacier and the Macauley River, which explains the turquoise colour of the lake from the glacial effect. Great stop for photos of the area.
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.
Inclusions
- Modern air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver guide
Exclusions
- Scenic Flight
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adults lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Each traveler is allowed 2 Bags weighing no more than 20kg each and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Traveler Reviews
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The journey was picturesque. The stop at Mount cook was great with nice buffet lunch at Hermitage hotel was awesome. (would recommend to opt for Lunch). Recommended.
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Even 7 hours Tour, But You will ve amazed because the view of the mountain very Amazing. The Driver very helpfull to explain about evertyhing, and teh most excellent thing are Photo spot picked up by Bus Driver
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Scenic trip with friendly and witty driver.
Plenty. of space for luggage and comfortable seats. Do it. -
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Our guide forget his name - may be Richard was amazing. He made our tour excellent. one must take this tour if you want to see the beauty of New Zealand.
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The tour was excellent. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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We are so impressed with the Guide/ Driver. He is so good since given so much of information and he is an encyclopedia. The trip was interesting .
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The start of the tour is fine, but the tour provider Great sight driver is always in hurry, every stop over he is always in hurry. He set the time very limited especially to the setting with the amazing scenic view like lake tekapo, We always have a stop over to the hotel and accommodation and pick up other passengers and spend our time waiting for them. The tour supposed to be relax and enjoy the amazing view of the place but you'll just stressed with the time limited set but the driver, you will not even enjoy your coffee or tea at the coffee shop for the reason you need to finished your meal fast due to limited time. I don't feel the driver/tour guide is friendly sometimes he is mean to the tourist.
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Excellent journey and wonderful singing bus driver! Well worth doing, I didn't have many days to travel the south island so I would recommend this journey as you still see quite a lot! It was a wonderful bright day in Mount Cook - only wished I could have stayed there the night to do a bigger walk! Great, friendly bus driver who was easy to listen to, sang nice local songs and very informative about the region and NZ history.
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This tour was ok. Lots of sitting and many breaks. Mt. Cook was disappointing.
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Very nice and relaxing way to get to Queenstown such beautiful scenery along the way
