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Mount Cook 1-day tour | Lake Tekapo · The Church of the Good Shepherd | Tasman Glacier viewpoint hiking trail
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Highlights
Approx. 2 hours of free time at Aoraki / Mount Cook, with optional alpine scenic walks, Tasman Glacier viewing, or flight experiences.
English-speaking guide premium small group tour, including picnic lunch and Christchurch round-trip transfer, for an easy exploration of the Southern Alps.
Experience the classic alpine lake views of South Island in one day at Lake Tekapo, The Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Pukaki and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
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Date of use
2026-11-06
2026-11-07
2026-11-08
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Package
Mount Cook free time
FromUS$251.89
Aoraki / Mount Cook 25 min helicopter sightseeing experience
FromUS$573.56
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Overview
Departs from Christchurch
Starts at 6:30 AM and ends at 7:30 PM
Driver-guide (English)
Transportation options: Car, car (type to be confirmed)
Lunch included
Details
Pick-up available
6:30 AM pick-up 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
When booking, you can select a hotel name. If your hotel is not on the list, you can go to Christchurch Bus Interchange to meet the guide, or choose a nearby hotel from the list to meet the guide.
The pickup time is subject to the electronic confirmation. The driver will not contact guests in advance. Please arrive at the pickup location at least 15 minutes early. If you do not arrive on time, you may miss the trip and no refund will be provided. In case of special circumstances, please contact the merchant's customer support.
Transportation via Car
Depart from Christchurch and travel through the Canterbury Plains, enjoying the pastoral and mountain scenery of the South Island along the way.
Travel time: Approx. 3 hours
Lake Tekapo Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Arrive at Lake Tekapo and admire the stunning views of the dreamy turquoise waters against the backdrop of the Southern Alps.
5 minutes
The Church of the Good Shepherd Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Entry tickets included
Visit the famous stone church by Lake Tekapo, admire the lake and mountain views, and capture the classic postcard scenery of South Island.
10 minutes
Transportation via Car
Continue towards Aoraki / Mount Cook, enjoying the scenery of the Mackenzie Basin, glacial lakes, and continuous snow-capped mountains along the way.
Travel time: Approx. 1 hour30 minutes
Lake Pukaki Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Enjoy the unique glacial blue waters of Lake Pukaki along the way, and on clear days, you may catch a distant glimpse of Aoraki / Mount Cook and the Southern Alps.
10 minutes
Lunch:Sandwich lunch box
Included
Enjoy the picnic lunch included in the itinerary, with specific dining location and time subject to the guide's arrangement on the day.
30 minutes
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Details
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Enter attraction
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Free exploration of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, optional alpine viewing trail, glacier attraction or book a scenic flight experience.
2 hours
Tasman Glacier Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Head to the viewing area of Tasman Glacier, follow the trail to the observation deck, and overlook the scenery of Tasman Glacier Lake, the glacial valley, and the surrounding snow-capped mountains. (not onto the glacier)
40 minutes
Inflite Experiences Mt Cook Details
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Enter attraction
Paid attraction
Entry tickets not included
[Optional upgrade | 25 minute helicopter sightseeing] Take a helicopter to admire the magnificent alpine and glacier scenery of the Mount Cook region from the air
25 minutes
Transportation via Car
Take a bus back to Christchurch, enjoying the alpine and pastoral scenery of the South Island along the way, and conclude the itinerary upon arrival at the designated drop-off point.
Travel time: Approx. 3 hours
Provide drop-off service
7:30 PM 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 driver will arrange to take guests back to their hotels. Guests staying at hotels not on the list should inform the guide of their drop-off location 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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