Timaru Shore Excursions, Private Tour, Aoraki Adventure
Overview
On your scenic drive to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park you will pass the famous cool aid looking Lake Pukaki and enjoy the view on New Zealands most beautiful road. Then the fun begins, trekking along the Hooker Valley Track at the base of Mount Cook, surrounded by mountains, glaciers, swing bridges and the flowing Hooker River. Hopefully you spot the native Kea bird too! Relax and enjoy the sights on your way back to Timaru, stopping at Lake Tekapo for the last look at the Southern Alps. Finish your day with a legendary Fairlie Bakehouse pie, fueling you up for a day in the mountains.
What's Included
- Private Tour
- Port/Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- Local Professional Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Cruise passengers: we will be waiting for you at the pier with a sign with your name on it
What To Expect
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Timaru
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hooker Valley Track
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Tekapo
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fairlie Bakehouse
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-418296P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Private Tour.
- Port/Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off.
- Local Professional Guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Timaru Shore Excursions, Private Tour, Aoraki Adventure is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Timaru Shore Excursions, Private Tour, Aoraki Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private Tour
- Port/Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- Local Professional Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
