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**Not Available over the winter months - Our Glacier Explorer Activity is
available from 22nd October - 15th June. **
Join Altitude Tours and visit Mount Cook in a day from Queenstown.
Experience the unique alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps as you travel
with us into Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Once in Mt Cook join Glacier
Explorers and get up close to icebergs and the terminal face on a unique boat
trip on the Tasman Glacial Lake.
Your Adventure Begins
Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at your Queenstown
accommodation or nearby. You'll travel in style in a premium Mercedes van
designed for touring with only 16 seats onboard. As we depart Queenstown, the
first leg of our journey takes us through the Central Otago wine regions of
Gibbston and Cromwell. We then cross the dramatic Lindis Pass before making a
brief stop in Omarama for refreshments and an opportunity to purchase
lunch/snacks (we recommend you bring lunch with you, as there is limited time
before you check-in for your activity).
Welcome to Mackenzie Country
The scenery transforms as we enter Mackenzie Country, and our guide will
entertain you with stories and interesting facts as we trace the edge of the
Southern Alps. Along the way, we'll pass a network of lakes and canals near
Twizel, renowned for its fishing of fresh Mt Cook Alpine salmon. Once we veer
off the main road, we'll follow the stunning bright blue waters of Lake Pukaki
before arriving at Mt Cook Village.
Mount Cook Adventure & Glacier Explorers
Welcome to Mt Cook! Arriving at approximately 12 pm, your guide will transport
you to the Hermitage where you will check in for your Glacier Explorer
experience. Take a short bus journey to the Tasman Valley, then a
25-minute/1.5km alpine walk through the National Park where you board the
Glacier Explorers boat for a one-hour experience on the lake, getting up close
to glacial icebergs and learning about this unique and ever-changing
environment.
The Journey Back
After the boat trip, walk the track back to the carpark and be transported
back to the Hermitage where your Altitude Tours guide will collect you to
commence the return journey to Queenstown. Sit back, relax, and take in the
views. This day tour spans approximately 12 hours, and our smaller vehicles
and attentive guide ensure your comfort and entertainment throughout the
journey.
Experience the Unforgettable
Let us take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mount Cook and discover
more with Altitude Tours. The 12-hour Mount Cook day tour departs Queenstown
daily at 7:30am, returning by 7:30pm.
The Glacier Explorers experience is subject to availability at the time of
booking and the Altitude Tours reservations team will reconfirm with you once
booked.Glacier Explorer
Thank you so much for choosing Altitude Tours for your upcoming day exploring
Aoraki Mt Cook National Park.We're thrilled to be your hosts and can't wait to
guide you on the journey to and from New Zealand’s tallest peak. Pick Up
Location: Take note of your pick up location and time on this confirmation,
and make sure you are aware of where you need to be on the day. There is a
handy Google Maps link to help direct you to the right place. Aim to get there
10 minutes before the departure time, and that way we can head off on tour
without any delay, and enjoy that extra time exploring Mt Cook. Tip - look out
for a Mercedes van! Recommended Gear – We recommend you bring the
following items for your Leisure time in MT Cook. Footwear – Walking / Hiking
shoes or boots and warm socks. *Jandals(Thongs, Flipflops), Slippers and Heels
are not suitable. Jacket – Warm and Water / Wind proof Jacket Gloves Beanie /
Hat Sun Glasses and Sunblock
Glacier Explorers
Shortly after arriving in Mt Cook, your guide will take you to the Hermitage
Hotel where you will check-in for your Glacier Explorers experience. This tour
is approximately 2.5 hours and will take up the remainder of your free time in
Mt Cook Village.
The Glacier Explorer tour is subject to availability and we are in the process
of organising this for you. We will reach out should we have any questions.
Weather and Conditions in MT Cook – Be prepared for your activities. Mt
Cook is in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Weather conditions are very
unpredictable. This is an alpine town, the temperature and forecast can change
very quickly. During the winter months there will likely be ice or snow on the
walking trails. Hiking shoes or boots are strongly recommended. Please be
exceptionally careful. You can check the weather forecast for your tour date.
Food and Drink Due to the large number of activity options in Mt Cook we
do not provide lunch. Please bring a drink bottle with water and snacks for
the drive. It’s best to bring food from Queenstown, or pick up something
during a stop on our scenic drive from Queenstown that morning. Should you
have any questions or just fancy a pre-tour chat, feel free to reach out to us
at +64 3441 4788 or drop us an email at info@altitudetours.co.nz. We can't
wait to travel to Aoraki Mt Cook National Park with you! Kind regards, The
team at Altitude Tours
Altitude Tours
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