Australia
One way over Lindis Pass, with up to three hours free at the foot of Aoraki/Mt Cook.
A one-way 13 hour small group day tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via Lindis Pass, Lake Pukaki, Mt Cook village and Lake Tekapo, with 2.5 to 3 hours free in the national park.
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Getting from Queenstown to Christchurch takes a day anyway, so this takes the long way past the best of it. You go through the Kawarau Gorge, across Lake Dunstan from Cromwell and over Lindis Pass, 971 metres above sea level, one of only three alpine roads through the Southern Alps.
Next come the plains of the Mackenzie district, Omarama and Lake Pukaki, one of the bluest lakes you will see, with Aoraki/Mt Cook behind it. At Mt Cook village you get roughly 2.5 to 3 hours of free time for walks or an optional activity such as a scenic flight with a glacier landing. Then it's the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo and the run into Christchurch, with drop-offs at your chosen location.
Groups are capped at 16. Bottled water and snacks are provided, with a safety or booster seat for kids aged 7 and under. Lunch is not included.
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park with 2.5 to 3 hours free
Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo
Lindis Pass lookout, 971 metres
Church of the Good Shepherd
Kawarau Gorge and Lake Dunstan
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Public reviews of the operator who runs this tour on the ground.
"The museum stops gave a great look into the history and culture, and all the stops for views, visits, and food were spot on. All in all, a really fun tour and a great experience!"
Coline G
Tripadvisor review
"Picked up at a very convenient place close to our hotel. Very nice vehicle (new) and a great guide."
Petur
Tripadvisor review
"We had an awesome experience. The length of the visit was good. It was a fun day. And the crowd size was good."
Margie R
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Traveller reviews, source shown on each · shown as excerpts.
New Zealand
9 days · 8 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Auckland to Wellington
6 meals included
$1999 AUD
≈ $222/day
New Zealand
9 days · 8 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Christchurch to Queenstown
7 meals included
$1999 AUD
≈ $222/day
New Zealand
17 days · 16 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Auckland to Queenstown
13 meals included
$4399 AUD
≈ $259/day
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$299
