Queenstown to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One-Way)

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Queenstown, New Zealand

4 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Fully guided small group tour
Water available & snacks provided
luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person

Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
Restroom on board

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point. 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.

Meeting point

The Station - Home of Adventure in Queenstown
Corner of Shotover & Camp Streets, 25 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
If not being collected from one of our hotel locaitons, please meet your guide at The Station - Home of Adventure / Marmolada Cafe

End point

Aoraki / Mount Cook 7999, New Zealand

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Queenstown (Pass By)

Kawarau Suspension Bridge (Pass By)

Kawarau River

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cromwell

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lindis Pass

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Omarama

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Pukaki

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. You can hire seats ($20NZD per seat) or you can provide your own
Guests can bring 1 large & 1 small piece of luggage each
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9

based on 32 reviews

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jadegreenleaf, Apr 2026

Very efficient pick up and drive to Mt Cook with a few rest/photo stops along the way. And a good 3hours at Mt Cook where we could explore the hikes we wanted, depending on the level of difficulty we could/preferred. Driver guide Addy was lovely too.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thanks so much for the kind words about our Queenstown to Mt Cook Small Group Tour One Way. Lovely to hear driver guide Addy made the journey to Aoraki smooth, with time to explore the hikes at your own pace. It was our privilege to host you!

Great trip

Caroline_L, Feb 2026

I loved it. Great scenery and the guide Rob is really fun, got a lot of stories to tell and good music to share. I had a wonderful time

Beautiful way to get to Mt Cook without a car

dawn_w, Mar 2025

Beautiful drive and perfect way to get to Mt cook without a car. Van was comfortable and Hannah ( great driver and guide) made lots of stops for views and food along the way. Stayed 2 nights in Mt cook and took a return trip to Christchurch. Great way to relieve driving stress

Best tour ever.

kiara_m, Aug 2024

Words or photos can't capture how awesome this experience was. We drove through stunning landscapes, stopping at clay cliffs and Tasman hike (glaciers/lakes). Our guide, Cullan, was a Welsh gem—his upbeat energy and stories about the history of the areas made the trip made it come alive. There are a couple of options for different hikes, and depending on the weather, our driver always knew the best ones to recommend. He picked us up and dropped us off seamlessly, ensuring we had the best experience possible. Being part of a small group created a cozy atmosphere, and we had several chances to pause and appreciate the scenery. The glaciers in Tasman Valley were just a short, 15-minute walk to the lake, which felt just right, and the clay cliffs were only about 10 minutes away. This tour is perfect for anyone looking for adventure, and we just felt so lucky to have Cullan guiding us. His humorous and professionalism made the day so bloody fun. I can't recommend this tour enough; it’s truly a fantastic experience!

Nice drive

Kathy_W, Feb 2024

Got us there in time to hike the Hooker Valley trail. Good driver and very personable. Be aware that if you are staying at the Hermitage it is a 45-60 minute walk after the hike. Our driver told us it was 20 minutes.

Excellent Service!

Daisy_L, Apr 2023

I would like to compliment Pete for his excellent service! He is very helpful, did his home work to know who his guests are and got off his vehicle to help with luggage. His tour is very informative despite that he has to drive and speak at the same time. Good for someone like me who is new the the country! Overall excellent service!