Small Group Mt Cook Day Tour Departing Queenstown

Highlights

• Explore Aoraki Mt Cook National Park (approx. 3hrs in Mt Cook)
• Visit the quaint village of Omarama
• Knowledgeable local tour guide
• Travel in a premium Mercedes van with complimentary wifi and bottled water

Description

A real adventure exploring the unique alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps on a full-day tour travelling from Queenstown through Mackenzie Country and into Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, home to snow-capped mountains, impressive glaciers and New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki Mt Cook (‘Cloud Piercer’).

The tour starts from your Queenstown accommodation where you will be picked up by a premium vehicle. Travel in comfort and style in a Mercedes van fully equipped with panoramic windows for superior viewing with complimentary wifi and bottled water so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery.

First stop is the ‘Fruit Bowl of the South’ aka Cromwell a short visit seeing its large fruit sculptures. Along the journey, you will also see the Canterbury Plains, Geraldine, and drive through dramatic Lindis Pass. After a brief stop in the quaint village of Omarama to get a snack or food to takeaway for lunch in Mt Cook we’ll make our way along Lake Pukaki’s bright turquoise waters before entering Aokari Mount Cook National Park.

On arrival, the choice is yours! Choose to experience a Heli Hike on the Tasman Glacier, a scenic ski plane or helicopter flight, glacier explorer boat trip on the Tamsan Glacier Lake (optional add on). Hike the Hooker Valley track for incredible views of Aoraki or take a walk to Lake Mueller for a close-up view of Mt Sefton’s glaciers. Then return to Queenstown stopping at High Country Salmon Farm in Twizel for fish feeding (if time allows) and a brief stop in Omarama to get afternoon tea or refreshments.

Altitude Mt Cook tours are limited to a maximum of 19 passengers, ensuring small groups receive the best New Zealand hospitality, have lots of fun, and enjoy their time. Lots of informative commentary from your local guide and plenty of off-the-beaten-track visits away from the crowds.

Trip Includes

• Visit Cromwell 'Fruit bowl of the South'
• Lake Pukaki 
• Lindis Pass
• Mackenzie Country scenery
• Canterbury Plains
• Mt Cook National Park (approx. 3hrs free time)
• Option to add extra activity; Heli Hike, scenic ski plane or helicopter flight, boat trip or hike the Hooker Valley track

Duration 

• 12 hours from Queenstown 

Departures 

• 7:30 am
• Pick up from your central Queenstown accommodation
• Operates daily in summer (Oct-Mar)
• Operates Friday & Sunday only in winter (Apr-Sep)

Other Information 

• Complimentary hotel pick ups
• Child rates apply (2-12yrs)
• Complimentary wifi and bottled water onboard the vans
• Tours have limited seats (19) to ensure everyone can enjoy the best kiwi hospitality that we have to offer
• Extend your visit to Mt Cook with an overnight stay at historic Hermitage Hotel
• This tour departs from Queenstown 
• Please note activities are an additional cost and weather dependent
• Minimum numbers (4+) apply

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult: NZD$229.00
• Child (2-12yrs): NZD$119.00