Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
Overview
Venture out on a one-way sightseeing tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook and experience the splendour of the NZ Southern Alps. Enjoy the spectacular sights of the glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, farmland of the Canterbury Plains and New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki (Mt Cook), situated in a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the grandeur of New Zealand's highest mountain on a day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, ending in Queenstown.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Modern air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
- Restroom on board
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver guide
- Scenic Flight
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Lichfield Street
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Athol Street
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Athol Street, car park and bus depot
What To Expect
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Geraldine Visitor Information Centre
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Church of the Good Shepherd
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Tekapo
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Wrinkly Rams
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Each traveler is allowed 2 Bags weighing no more than 20kg each and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Tour is a total of 11 hours in total
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown?
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Activity code: C-3910GS62
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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).
- WiFi on board.
- Modern air-conditioned coach with free WiFi.
- Restroom on board.
- Live commentary on board.
- Local driver guide.
- Scenic Flight.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown 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
- WiFi on board
- Modern air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
- Restroom on board
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver guide
- Scenic Flight
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Each traveler is allowed 2 Bags weighing no more than 20kg each and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Tour is a total of 11 hours in total
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
