Queenstown - Christchurch- Overnight in Mt Cook (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)

This is the perfect way to travel and soak it all in, like driving in a postcard full of spectacular scenery surrounding your every move. You will go from the open and rugged tapestry of the Canterbury Plains to spectacular mountains and crystal-clear lakes. 

 

We have sorted all the finer details, so you can sit back and relax with breakfast and shared dorm accommodation included, couples will get a free upgrade to a private room. We also have additional upgrades with all meals included and upgrade to a private 3-Star or 5-Star hotel for your accommodation. 

 

You will be driven in comfort in our modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras, just to make your journey that bit easier. Led by our fun and knowledgeable and passionate tour guides, this journey will come to life in a new way for you. 

 

Highlights

·      Mt Cook

·      Lake Tekapo 

·      Lake Pukaki 

·      Church of the Good Shepherd 

 

Itinerary 

DAY 1

·      Christchurch – We start this trip in the Garden City- We explore the rich history within our central city including the Bridge of Remembrance, spending some time going through the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. Then we make our way to the majestic Mt Cook! 

·      Geraldine – We arrive in this pretty country town which is set among exotic trees and alongside the meandering Waihi River. We stop for a bite to eat and to stretch our legs. After we have refuelled for the next part of our journey, we leave Geraldine and head towards Lake Tekapo, while along the way we go through some pretty impressive alpine passes with amazing views. Once we crest the hill to Tekapo the crystal clear waters are there waiting to greet you. 

·      Lake Tekapo – We arrive in this beautiful town – famous for its crystal-clear lake, and the grandeur of the mighty mountain backdrop. While we are here we will visit the world-famous “Church of the Good Shepherd” where it awaits for you to take those all-important Social Media worthy photos plus videos, your friends back home will be wishing they were there with you. We will spend the evening taking all this scenery in. 

DAY 2 

·      Lake Tekapo – We depart this jewel in the Mackenzie Country, to our next stop the pristine perfect Lake Pukaki. 

·      Lake Pukaki - After all the photos are taken, we turn west and see Lake Pukaki showing us its beauty before us. We stop for some more photos and simply be still and take in this spectacular scenery, you will be able to understand why Lord of the Rings scenes was filmed nearby, and our drivers will be happy to point those spots out to you. Time to head to Mt Cook – this is the mountain that prepared Sir Edmund Hillary  for his conquest of Everest, and is the tallest mountain in New Zealand

·      Mt Cook – We will take in the beauty that is Aoraki/Mount Cook. Weather dependant, we will be able to get some amazing photos and videos 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.  We leave this majestic mountain to make our way to the adventure capital of New Zealand – Queenstown. This part of the journey is simply a showstopper, like driving in a postcard - you will see stunning scenery surrounded by mountains, forming the perfect backdrop! There will be plenty of stops along the way including where they filmed the epic battle scene in Return of the King in the Mackenzie Country, and the stunning Kawarau Gorge. 

·      Kawarau Suspension Bridge – Kawarau Suspension Bridge – As we head towards Queenstown, we travel through the beautiful Kawarau Gorge with stunning views, plus we see the Kawarau Suspension Bridge – the bridge that pushed design limits in the 1880s and is the world birthplace of Bungy and we see the famous Roaring Meg Lookout – “Roaring Meg” is a turbulent stream that drives a hydro-electric power station and merges with the Kawarau River.

·      Queenstown – We arrive in the city that knows how to take an adventure to the next level, and there is always a sense of fun. Time for your new adventure to being, but unfortunately it is now time for us to say our goodbyes and part ways. 

 

Inclusions:

·      Small Group

·      Carbon Neutral

·      Some meals

·      Accommodation

·      Bottled Water 

·      Local kiwi snacks

·      Commentary

·      Wi-Fi

·      USB charging 

·      100% Kiwi as experience

 

 

We at Cheeky Kea Tours believe that it’s in the small things, the hidden surprises, and the secret stops that make your adventure one to remember. With comfortable and specially designed vehicles, and individually packaged refreshments will ensure you enjoy the journey with us!

 

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