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Queenstown to Christchurch one-way 1-day tour | Aoraki / Mount Cook · Lake Pukaki · Lake Tekapo
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Highlights
Pass by Aoraki / Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo, and enjoy the views of the snow-capped peaks, glaciers and alpine lakes of the Southern Alps.
Aoraki / Mount Cook approx. 3 hrs free exploration, optional alpine hike, glacier viewing or self-paid helicopter sightseeing experience.
English-speaking guide premium small group tour, departing from Queenstown and ending in Christchurch, with seamless city transfers for a hassle-free and time-saving experience.
Package and price
Date of use
2026-10-29
2026-10-30
2026-11-03
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Overview
Departs from Queenstown
Starts at 06:20 and ends at 19:00
Driver-guide (English)
Transportation options: Car, car (type to be confirmed)
Details
Pick-up available
06:20 pick-up in The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences,Aspen Getaway,Copthorne Hotel And Resort Queenstown Lakefront,Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview,Crowne Plaza QUEENSTOWN by IHG,Heartland Hotel Queenstown,Sudima Queenstown Five Mile,Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN FRANKTON ROAD by IHG,Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection,Kamana Lakehouse,Mövenpick Queenstown,Millennium Hotel Queenstown,Nomads Queenstown Hostel,Novotel Queenstown Lakeside,QT Queenstown,Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central,Scenic Suites Queenstown,Sherwood Queenstown,Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown,Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown,Pinewood Queenstown,Sofitel Queenstown - Hotel & Spa, Queenstown
Pick-up and drop-off services outside the designated area are not available
When booking, please select the name of your hotel as the reference for pick-up & drop-off. Due to transportation, parking, or operational constraints at some hotels, vehicles may not be able to stop directly at the hotel entrance, and you may need to walk to the designated pick-up & drop-off point nearby. The actual meeting point and transfer time will be specified in the electronic confirmation voucher. Please arrive at the designated location 5–10 mins in advance and wait. The driver will depart on time according to the planned route. If you fail to go to the designated meeting point as required in the confirmation voucher or arrive late and miss the transfer, it will be considered as voluntarily abandoning the trip, and no refund will be issued.
Transportation via Car
Pass through the Kawarau Gorge and Lindis Pass along the way, enjoying the scenery of the Southern Alps.
Travel time: Approx. 3 hours30 minutes
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Free attraction
Entry tickets not included
After arriving at Mount Cook Village, enjoy free time to explore Mount Cook Village, go on a self-guided hike, choose to upgrade the flight experience or participate in the selected package activity.
2 hours
Lunch
At your own expense
Lunch is not provided. You can purchase food during stops along the way or buy a simple lunch at the Mount Cook Village cafe.
30 minutes
Transportation via Car
After leaving Mount Cook, continue to Tekapo, enjoying the natural scenery of the Mackenzie Basin along the way, then arrive at the shore of Lake Tekapo.
Travel time: Approx. 1 hour30 minutes
Lake Tekapo Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets not included
Make a brief stop to enjoy the natural scenery where glacial lakes and the Southern Alps complement each other.
5 minutes
The Church of the Good Shepherd Details
View from outside
View from outside
Entry tickets not included
Free time for photos to admire the classic view of the Church of the Good Shepherd reflected on Lake Tekapo. (This location is not accessible for guests disembarking at Tekapo)
10 minutes
Transportation via Car
Travel through the Mackenzie Basin and Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, with an estimated arrival in the evening, concluding the day's itinerary.
Travel time: Approx. 3 hours30 minutes
Provide drop-off service
19:00 drop-off in Sudima Christchurch City,Crowne Plaza CHRISTCHURCH by IHG,Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square,Distinction Christchurch Hotel,Christchurch City Hotel,BreakFree on Cashel,Rydges Latimer Christchurch,Urbanz,Fino Hotel & Suites,The George Christchurch,Hotel Give, Christchurch
Pick-up and drop-off services outside the designated area are not available
After returning to Christchurch, the guide will arrange transportation back to your hotel. Guests staying at hotels not on the list should inform the guide of their preferred drop-off point in advance.
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.
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