Queenstown to Christchurch via Mount Cook Full-Day Tour

Queenstown, New Zealand

Depart Queenstown and travel through the rugged and beautiful landscape of Otago. Cross the Lindis Pass into the Mackenzie Country to visit Mount Cook Village at the base of New Zealand's highest mountain Aoraki (Mount Cook).

Here there is time to experience an optional scenic helicopter or skiplane flight with a snow landing (weather permitting). Continue your journey with a stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo, before continuing to your destination of Christchurch.

Highlights

• Kawarau River Gorge
• Lake Dunstan
• Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
• Mount Cook Village
• Optional scenic flight (own expense)
• Lake Pukaki - stunning glacial-fed lake
• Famous Church of the Good Shepherd
• Canterbury Plains

USD $157.19

Review by: Terri M	June 2011
was not worth the money at all. Most of the stops were at gift shops and while the commentary was decent it was not worth the money i paid for it.

Review by: Evgeny P	May 2011
It was really excellent! The nature is perfect!!!

Review by: Mrs D	March 2011
Good bus and excellent driver had safe punctual trip

Review by: Scott R	October 2010
A very long trip, but had a perfect day too see mt cook which was awesome, great views. It would be a long trip if you had poor weather and couldn't see anything. Luck of the draw, cant control the weather.

Review by: Satyakam G, Australia	June 2010
The trip is a must-do for people who have less time. it is a wonderful way to begin your journey in Queenstown and end in Christchurch and visit lot of places on the way including the wonderful scenery of Mount Cook.

Review by: Debra L, United States of America	January 2010
Great tour guide, very comfortable and made good use of time. The trip between Mt. Cook and Queenstown is somewhat more interesting than the portion to Christchurch.

Review by: Bronwyn W, Australia	September 2009
You get to see some great landscapes, but where don't you see great landscape in New Zealand. The Day trip from Queenstown to Christchurch itself was just excessive! There are stops about every hour to 45 minutes just for the bus driver to get coffee. I don't know if this is New Zealand law but it dragged what could be done in 8 hours to 12 hours. Be prepared for a long day.

Review by: Anonymous	September 2009
You get to see some great landscapes, but where don't you see great landscape in New Zealand. The Day trip from Queenstown to Christchurch itself was just excessive! There are stops about every hour to 45 minutes just for the bus driver to get coffee. I don't know if this is New Zealand law but it dragged what could be done in 8 hours to 12 hours. Be prepared for a long day.

Review by: Naíla K, Brazil	June 2009
I liked it very much. The service was very good, with an enthusiastic driver! It was worth doing.

Review by: Katie K, United States of America	June 2009
Although you get to stop and take pictures along the side of the road, you don't get to experience that much. The extended break at Mt. Cook is nice, but the overall experience didn't feel absolutely complete. But it is a great way to see a lot on a limited amount of time. I did a more personal tour of Skippers Valley in a 4x4 and found that a lot more rewarding.

Review by: Vaishali P, India	May 2009
We had on-the-dot service with a nice guy to show us around, the bus was too good, and the tour arrangement was excellent.

Review by: Mark R, United States of America	January 2009
The weather was bad and you could not see Mount Cook. I was hoping to take a helicopter flight but all flights were grounded because of the weather.

Review by: Anonymous	January 2009
The weather was bad and you could not see Mount Cook. I was hoping to take a helicopter flight but all flights were grounded because of the weather.

Review by: Elaine R, Australia	December 2008
Absolutely loved the trip, good value for money. Driver skilled and very informed. Scenery spectacular, and service to motel was very much appreciated. Would have liked more information when booking about the bus, the sights, accurate info on pickup points - as it turned out the details on our voucher were incorrect. Eventually I was able to ascertain that we could be picked up next door to our motel. Once we were on the bus all was fantastic.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	November 2008
The driver/guide was excellent. The scenery was O.K. Long ride for limited scenery. Probably worth doing, but only if one is particularly interested in the Glacier. I've seen them before and been on one so there was novelty, which impacts my opinion. If time is an issue, then would skip and fly.

Review by: Paul C, Australia	August 2008
Great trip.

Review by: Maree C	August 2008
Great trip.

Review by: Melvyn R, United States of America	January 2007
Excellent way to return to Christchurch for flights out.