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Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo from Queenstown

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Queenstown, New Zealand
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12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Mt Cook Bus Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience, this small group, fully guided bus tour to Mt Cook combines all of the key highlights of Mt Cook with scenic flights in a helicopter and a ski plane including a Tasman Glacier landing plus free time to do other optional activities of your choice. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

What's Included

  • Ultimate Alpine Experience Scenic Flights & Glacier Landing
  • Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
  • Restroom on board
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Meeting and Pickup

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*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point (The Station - Home of Adventure) . You are welcome to update this at any time. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there.*Pick-ups can begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minute prior to your specific pickup time.*Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance.*Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. We are unable to wait for late guests.

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Corner of Shotover & Camp Streets
25 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Queenstown (pass by)

Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventurous day but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.
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Kawarau Suspension Bridge (pass by)

Departing Queenstown we then make our way through the Kawarau Gorge passing stunning views, the Kawarau Suspension Bridge and the famous Roaring Meg Lookout. Time and light permitting we will stop for that first great shot of the tour.
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Cromwell

Exiting the Kawarau Gorge we enter the fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell. Passing huge fields of vines, we cross Lake Dunstan and follow this beautiful lake towards Lindis Pass.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lindis Pass

Climbing in altitude, Lindis Pass has amazing views down through the valleys. Being one of only three alpine roads through the otherwise impassable Southern Alps, we stop at the famous lookout at the top of the pass for an essential photo.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Omarama

While driving through the endless plains of the Mackenzie district we will spot several of the famous Merino breed of sheep before stopping at the quaint township of Omarama. While in Omarama we have time for a break or even to try the best creamy chicken pie in NZ (in our opinion)!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lake Pukaki

Turning west we begin to enter the Aoraki National Park and Lake Pukaki begins to emerge in front of us. Lake Pukaki is one of the bluest lakes you will ever see and is stunningly framed by the backdrop of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. We stop for some amazing photos and to marvel at the sight that we are beholding. It’s not hard to see why many Lord of the Rings scene were filmed nearby and we will point them out for you.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters

Check-in and get ready for an unforgettable experience flying in a ski plane and a helicopter, on the same day, for the ultimate experience of Aoraki/Mount Cook! This amazing scenic adventure includes a glacier snow landing on the Tasman Glacier.** Please note - our airline partner has a fuel surcharge of NZ$20 per person in place until further notice. This is to be paid directly to the airline upon check-in **
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Tasman Glacier

As part of you ultimate alpine experience you will land on the Tasman glacier and get a chance to explore this amazing location.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

While in the national park you have 30 minutes free time to enjoy free walks/hikes or one of the extra optional activities. Some of our recommendations include Kea Point Track or the Sir Edmond Hillary Alpine Centre. Whatever you decide to do we will pick you up and drop you off where you need to go and make sure you are well looked after.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre

After your flight we arrive at the Mt Cook Village, weather depending, we should get some amazing shots of the mountain itself. At 3724m, Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak, however, the mountain can be viewed without any acclimatisation whatsoever from the village which is just 750m above sea level.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

High Country Salmon

Farewelling Aoraki/Mt Cook Village and making our way back to Queenstown we stop in at High Country Salmon, a local salmon farm, where you can feed the fish and taste some of the freshest salmon in New Zealand.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jackson Orchards

During summer months when the sun is still up and as we get close to Queenstown, we often stop at Jacksons Orchard to try or buy some delicious local fruit or real fruit ice cream.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Queenstown

Sadly the tour must come to an end as we re-enter Queenstown and say our goodbyes.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Flight activities are subject to availability and require confirmation with our airline partner. As dates are not always available, we will inform you accordingly.
  • It is important to note that Ultimate Alpine Flight is very dependent on the weather. The decision to fly is made by our flight partner on the day and may be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions
  • The bus tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo from Queenstown?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Ultimate Alpine Experience Scenic Flights & Glacier Landing
  • Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary hotel pickup & drop off (select locations only)
  • Water available & snacks provided
  • Small Group & Fully Guided Bus Tour
  • Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
  • Restroom on board

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Flight activities are subject to availability and require confirmation with our airline partner. As dates are not always available, we will inform you accordingly.
  • It is important to note that Ultimate Alpine Flight is very dependent on the weather. The decision to fly is made by our flight partner on the day and may be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions
  • The bus tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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