Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

Itinerary 1 itinerary

Day 1

Meet at meeting point: Outside Bus Interchange on 72 Lichfield St, Near Colombo Street
Attractions and Activities: Geraldine Visitor Information Centre (Free entry) Geraldine is a popular little town for arts and crafts and market days and has a reputation as a home for gifted artists and talented people such as Austen Deans and John Badcock who have their studios in the township. There are edible creations as well such as the local Geraldine cheese maker, chocolatier and the internationally recognised Barkers fruit products all have outlets in the town. We stop at the Kiwi Country Visitor centre for morning and afternoon tea breaks along with a comfort stop 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: The Church of the Good Shepherd (Free entry) The majestic setting of the Church of the Good Shepherd attracts visitors from all over the world. We encourage you to take a few quiet minutes to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the lake and mountains; in our opinion it is God's greatest cathedral. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Lake Tekapo (Free entry) Lake Tekapo the mountain ranges to the front are the Ben Ohau Ranges and the Southern Alps. Lake Tekapo is fed by the Godley Glacier and the Macauley River, which explains the turquoise colour of the lake from the glacial effect. Great stop for photos of the area. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park (Free entry) We are now entering the Mt Cook National Park, one of 14 National Parks in New Zealand. The area of the park is 70,696 hectares and has the highest mountains and largest glaciers in New Zealand it was established as a National Park in 1953. The Maori name for Mt Cook is Aoraki which means ‘Sky Piercer'. It is a rugged land of ice and rock with 19 mountain peaks over 3,000 metres including Mt Cook which is 3,753 metres the highest mountain in New Zealand, however, Mt Cook used to be 3,763 metres. 1 hr(s)40 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: The Wrinkly Rams (Free entry) Cafe rest stop with espresso coffee, homemade food. Free Wifi is also available. 25 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Athol StreetEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion ,Otago,New Zealand Athol Street, car park and bus depot


*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.