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Full Day Tour to Mt Cook from Queenstown

Experience the majestic Southern Alps of New Zealand on this full-day tour to Mt Cook from Queenstown with 3.5 hours of free time in Mt Cook Village.
Full Day Tour to Mt Cook from Queenstown

Highlights

  • Discover the beauty of Aotearoa's tallest mountain

  • Admire impressive glaciers and spectacular scenery along the way

  • Entrance to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

  • 3.5 hours free time to explore Mt Cook area

  • Ensuring small groups

  • Travel in comfort and style in a Mercedes van

Experience the majestic Southern Alps and rugged mountain landscapes on this full-day tour to Mt Cook from Queenstown. Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is home to New Zealand’s highest mountains and magnificent glaciers and this Mount Cook Experience will simply take your breath away.

Guests will travel in a premium Mercedes vehicle with panoramic windows to soak up the scenery throughout the journey. Along the way, stop at iconic South Island locations including Cromwell, Lake Pukaki and Omarama before arriving in Mount Cook Village for 3.5 hours of free time to spend as you please. This tour includes access to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.

You may wish to take part in optional extra activities such as a heli hike or boat trip to see the Tasman Glacier or wander up the Hooker Valley Track for spectacular alpine views of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Ticking off all the highlights of the Southern Alps and High Country, guests will return to Queenstown after a full day of adventure.

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Inclusions

  • 12 hour guided round trip from Queenstown
  • Small group tour guaranteed
  • Travel in a premium Mercerds vehicle
  • Entrance to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
  • Onboard wifi
  • Hotel transfers

Exclusions

  • Mt Cook activities
  • Meals - tour does stop at a cafe on the drive to Mt Cook where you can purchase lunch (at your own expense)

Time

  • Friday and Sunday from 7:30am

Duration

  • 12 hours

What To Bring

  • Suitable clothing (warm clothing for the winter months)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Food

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • For your information, full details of the Tour Operator including contact phone number will be printed on your tour voucher
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction

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