Queenstown departure: 1-day tour to Aoraki / Mount Cook by bus [optional return to Christchurch]

Queenstown to Christchurch 1-day tour

Itinerary route

Departure: 07:45, gather at Athol Street bus station. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals or no-shows. Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

Transportation: bus

Dining: 10:10, 50 min, snacks, merino country café and gift shop, expenses during the break are at your own expense. Transportation: bus

Dining: 12:15, 1 hr 45 min, lunch, Aoraki/Mount Cook. Break time not included

Transportation: 2:00 p.m. bus

Attraction/experience: 3:30 pm, 10-minute, self-guided tour, the church of the good shepherd and Lake Tekapo village

Dining: 16:35, 30 min, snacks, Geraldine. Break time not included

Return: 7:00 p.m., return to Christchurch intercity bus station.

Inclusions

• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Transportation
• In-car Wi-Fi
• Multilingual commentary available via app, including Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese and English
• Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
• Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo
• The church of the good shepherd
• Luxury air-conditioned bus
• Please note: Sightseeing stops may be adjusted on the day depending on weather and transportation conditions.

Exclusions

• Dining
• Other personal expenses
• Gratuities

Christchurch to Queenstown 1-day tour

Itinerary route

Departure: 07:20. Gather outside the bus transfer station on Lichfield Street, near Colombo Street. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals or no-shows. Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

Transportation: bus

Attraction/experience: 11:00 am, self-guided tour, the church of the good shepherd and Lake Tekapo village

Transportation: bus

Dining: 12:55, lunch at The Hermitage Hotel (meals at your own expense)

Transportation: 2:25 p.m. bus

Attraction/experience: 3:30 pm, self-guided tour, Oamaru horse, stopover in Omarama

Return: 18:25, returning to the parking lot on Athol St

This itinerary may be slightly adjusted depending on the weather or transportation conditions on the day.

Inclusions

• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Transportation
• In-car Wi-Fi
• Multilingual commentary available via app, including Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese and English
• Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
• Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo
• The church of the good shepherd
• Premium air-conditioned bus
• Please note: Sightseeing stops may vary depending on weather and transportation conditions. Please refer to the actual situation on the day.

Exclusions

• Dining
• Other personal expenses
• Gratuities

Eligibility

• Note: Infants and children will be counted as passengers
• Same price for adults and children aged 15 and above
• Children aged 0–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Notes

• Please note that our tour bus provides commentary in Mandarin, Spanish, German and Japanese through the STQRY app. You will need to bring your own headphones as the audio cannot be played aloud.
• Additionally, the commentary can also be read directly from the screen. Free Wi-Fi is available on board for convenient app downloads.
• In case of force majeure or extreme weather conditions, the supplier reserves the right to cancel the itinerary. Under such circumstances, you may choose to reschedule or request a full refund.
• No booking changes or refunds will be provided for no-shows, late arrivals, or those denied service due to violation of activity regulations.