Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt. Cook 1-Way Small-Group Tour
Overview
Explore the beautiful and famous Mt. Cook National Park while traveling to Tekapo on a fully guided small group tour from Queenstown. This is a 9 hour one way tour with free time in the middle of your journey to participate in the best activities. There is no better way to see the area!
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 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
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary Hotel Pickup (select locations only)
- Water available & snacks provided
- Fully guided small group tour
- Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
*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.
Corner of Shotover & Camp Streets
25 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Lake Tekapo 7999
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Queenstown (pass by)
Kawarau Gorge (pass by)
Cromwell (pass by)
Lindis Pass
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Omarama
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Pukaki
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Lake Tekapo
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Guests can bring 1 large & 1 small piece of luggage each
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt. Cook 1-Way Small-Group Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- 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.
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own).
- Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Complimentary Hotel Pickup (select locations only).
- Water available & snacks provided.
- Fully guided small group tour.
- Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
- Restroom on board.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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 Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt. Cook 1-Way Small-Group Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt. Cook 1-Way Small-Group Tour 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
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary Hotel Pickup (select locations only)
- Water available & snacks provided
- Fully guided small group tour
- Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
- Restroom on board
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Guests can bring 1 large & 1 small piece of luggage each
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
