Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour 1 way, this small group, fully-guided transfer
allows you to travel to Mt Cook in style and see all the key highlights on the
way. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your
journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run
in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and
safety.

Please be aware that while lunch is not provided on this tour, there will be
several opportunities for you to purchase food along the way.

Please note: the Hooker Valley Track is currently CLOSED while the
Department of Conservation works on replacing one of the swing bridges. This
is expected to be complete in Autumn 2026 so the track will be inaccessible to
the public until then

Highlights:

• Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
• Lake Pukaki
• Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass and the Southern Alps

Itinerary:

1. ** Queenstown - Your tour starts in the stunning city of
Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene
for your adventurous day but also point out and guide you past some of the
areas top highlights. **

2. Kawarau Suspension Bridge – Departing Queenstown we then
make our way through the stunning Kawarau Gorge passing stunning views, the
Kawarau Suspension Bridge and the famous Roaring Meg Lookout. Time and light
permitting we will stop for that first great shot of the tour.

3. ** Cromwell –** Exiting the Kawarau Gorge we enter the fruit
and wine growing region of Cromwell. Passing huge fields of vines, we cross
Lake Dunstan and follow this beautiful lake towards Lindis Pass.

4. Lindis Pass – Climbing in altitude, Lindis Pass has
amazing views down through the valleys. Being one of only three alpine roads
through the otherwise impassable Southern Alps, we stop at the famous lookout
at the top of the pass for an essential photo.

5. Omarama – While driving through the endless plains of the
Mackenzie district we will spot several of the famous Merino breed of sheep
before stopping at the quaint township of Omarama. While in Omarama we have
time for a break or even to try the best creamy chicken pie in NZ (in our
opinion)!

6. Lake Pukaki – Turning west we begin to enter the Aoraki
National Park and Lake Pukaki begins to emerge in front of us. Lake Pukaki is
one of the bluest lakes you will ever see and is stunningly framed by the
backdrop of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. We stop for some amazing
photos and to just marvel at the sight that we are beholding. It’s not hard to
see why many Lord of the Rings scene were filmed nearby and we will point them
out for you.

7. ** Mt Cook Information Centre **– Arriving at Mt Cook Village,
weather depending, we should get some amazing shots of the mountain itself.
At 3724m, Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak, however, the mountain
can be viewed without any acclimatisation whatsoever from the village which is
just 750m above sea level. Your guided transfer ends here but you adventure to
explore Mt Cook is only just beginning.

Inclusions:

• Small Group
• Fully Guided Tour
• Water available & snacks provided

Optional Extras:

• Scenic flights with Glacier landings
• Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

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 well apart. Secret stops, wildlife
viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many
other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

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