Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small group, Carbon Neutral)

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ID: GYG516513-903396
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Country: New Zealand

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

Hop on board for a fun filled day at one of New Zealand's hottest tourist spot. Our local guide will take you by modern comfortable vehicle to explore Mt Cook National Park
At 3724m, Aoraki/Mt Cook is home to New Zealand’s highest peak and longest glacier – Haupapa/Tasman Glacier. The famous Lake Tekapo - are the places you will discover or rediscover on this tour, so escape the hustle and bustle of the city life and head out on an adventure to some of the most beautiful parts of the South Island

You will be driven in comfort in our modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter or Similar vehicle packed with extras, just to make your journey that bit easier. Led by our fun and knowledgeable and passionate tour guides, this journey will come to life in a new way for you.

Memories, made, hearts happy and photos a plenty in this tour!

Highlights
-Church of the Good Shepherd – Lake Tekapo
-Lake Pukaki
-Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
-Tasman Glacier (Optional)
·Hooker Valley Track (optional)


Itinerary

-Lake Tekapo/ Church of the Good Shepherd (15mins) – We start our journey here amongst the the alpine lake region like no other in the heart of Mackenzie. At the right time of year, you will find clusters of wild lupins along the lake edge. Once we arrive in Tekapo we head towards the most popular photo spots in the country The Church of The Good Shepard for those social media worthy pictures.

-Lake Pukaki (10mins) - This glacier fed lake is unique compared to its alpine partners. The colours can change from ice blue to a dark deep blue depending on the weather conditions. On a clear day enjoy undisturbed views right up to Mt Cook which appears to extend out of the head of the lake.

-Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park (2.5hrs) – AND HERE WE ARE! Named after the famous explorer James Cook, Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak. Once here you will have the choice to embark on either The Hooker Valley or The Tasman Glacier walk. If a flight overlooking the mountains is more your thing, we are happy to arrange Helicopter rides for you and the family to enjoy.

-Hooker Valley (2.5-3hrs) The Hooker valley track is one of the highest rated day walks in New Zealand. It’s not hard to see why as you walk alongside an ice-covered cliff face (Listen carefully you may hear it moving) all the way to an ice filled lake with Mt Cook at its end.

-Tasman Glacier (2.5 – 3hrs) This track leads through the glacier’s old terminal moraines, and there you will find amazing views of the glacier, river, and lake.

-Mt Cook Information Centre (DOC) – You are more than welcome to take it all in by spending the day in the information centre with a coffee. Learn the history of the national park, ask questions and just be in moment.
At 2:30 our driver will collect you from your chosen destinations for the day to head back home.

-Lake Tekapo (10mins) - This is where our day together ends. Back in beautiful Tekapo-.

Highlights

  • Hooker Valley Track Walk -One of New Zealand's most popular day walks
  • Tasman Glacier Walk - See ice filled lake and a glimps of the largest glacier
  • Lake Pukaki - Stunning shades of blue unlike other lakes world wide

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Below are our pickup times from Christchurch. If you have not selected a pickup location at the time or booking or if your location has changed, please notify us ASAP and no later than 24hrs before your tour’s departure. Failure to provide a pickup location may result in you missing your tour. It is recommended you are waiting at least 5 mins before your tours scheduled collection time. Our vehicles unfortunately cannot wait if you are not ready. Pick up Times 6:18 Sudima City 6:20 Crowne Plaza 6:23 Distinctinction Christchurch 6:24 Christchurch City Hotel 6:25 Bus Interchange Intercity Stop (Litchfield Street) 6:27 Breakfree 6:29 Rydges 6:31 Urbanz 6:33 Fino 6:35 The George 6:37 Hotel Give
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.