Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook (One Way) | Cheeky Kiwi Travel | Shaara Deals
One-way small group tour from Lake Tekapo to Queenstown with 2 hours free time at Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, from $345 with Cheeky Kiwi Travel on Shaara Deals.
Most Mt Cook day tours rush you through in an hour or two. Cheeky Kiwi Travel's one-way tour from Tekapo to Queenstown, listed on Shaara Deals from $345, builds in two full hours of free time at Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park — enough for a proper walk rather than just a photo stop.
Tekapo to Lake Pukaki
The tour starts at Lake Tekapo, known worldwide for its turquoise water and — in season — the wildflowers along its shore. From there the route turns west into Aoraki National Park, with Lake Pukaki coming into view, one of the bluest lakes in New Zealand, framed by Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps.
Free time at Aoraki/Mt Cook
At the national park, guests get two hours of free time for self-guided walks and hikes, or to book an optional extra such as a scenic flight with a glacier landing. The guide picks up and drops off wherever needed.
Back to Queenstown
Leaving Mt Cook Village, the tour stops at High Country Salmon to feed and taste fresh salmon, then climbs Lindis Pass — one of only three alpine roads through the Southern Alps — before a stop at Jacksons Orchard for local fruit or ice cream. The final stretch runs through the Kawarau Gorge, past the Kawarau Suspension Bridge and Roaring Meg Lookout, into Queenstown.
What's included
• Small group tour
• Picnic lunch
• Fully guided tour
• Water and snacks
Tour details
• Price: From NZD $345.00
• Duration: Approximately 9 hours
• Departs: Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
• Finishes: Queenstown
• Operator: Cheeky Kiwi Travel
FAQ: Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook
Is lunch included? Yes — a picnic lunch is included, along with water and snacks.
How much free time is there at Mt Cook? Two hours, for self-guided walks, hikes, or optional extras like scenic flights with glacier landings.
Are scenic flights included? No — scenic flights with glacier landings and self-guided hikes are optional extras, not included in the base price.
Book the Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel directly through Shaara Deals: https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a93ce3610d469c78821a270
