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3 Day Aoraki Mt. Cook Explorer: Christchurch to Queenstown

Christchurch, New Zealand
  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Dinner
    • Lunch
    • Sir Edmund Hilary Alpine Centre Explorer Pass
    • Two nights accommodation in Mt Cook National Park
    • Coach transport
    • Brief commentary on coaches and tours
    • Meals unless specified
    • Gratuities
    • Pre and post tour accommodation
    • Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

    Pickup points

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    Pickup details

    Please communicate with your booking agents for pick up. We only pick up hotels that are in central Christchurch, please let us know where you are staying. Otherwise, meet us at the Christchurch Bus interchange on Lichfield Street at a confirmed time.

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    End point

    • Athol Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

      Or we can drop you off at Central of Queenstown, please let us know where you are staying

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026
    • 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Head south of the Christchurch plains to Aoraki Mt Cook National Park

    2 Stops

    1

    Lake Tekapo

    4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre

    1 day 12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

    Meals: Lunch

    Day 2

    Spend the day exploring Aoraki Mt Cook National Park

    4 Stops

    1

    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre

    2 days • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Mt. Cook Village

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Mt. Cook Village

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

    Meals: Dinner

    Day 3

    Travel to remarkable Queenstown, New Zealands Adventure Capital

    2 Stops

    1

    Omarama Sheep Statue

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Queenstown

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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