From Queenstown: Mount Cook Small Group Adventure Mt Cook Tour & Glacier Helihiking
ID: GYG208812-O-401172
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a fully guided tour from Queenstown to the majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook (New Zealand's tallest mountain) and the surrounding area. This tour is not to be missed, featuring the Southern Alps, stunning lakes, adventure, history, myths, and more.
At 3724m, Aoraki/Mt Cook is by no means among the world’s tallest but with the nearby Mt Cook village just 750m above sea-level, the mountain can be viewed without any acclimatization whatsoever, and so this tour is perfect for people of all levels of fitness.
The guided tour begins with pickups in Queenstown and Frankton, before you then travel through the stunning Kawarau gorge to Cromwell. After making a comfort stop in the quaint township of Omarama (where you have the option to taste one of the best creamy chicken pies in New Zealand), you climb your way through Lindis Pass, one of only 3 alpine roads through the otherwise impassable Southern Alps. As you exit the Pass, you may catch glimpses of the mighty mountain itself; but before arriving there is much more to see, including what many consider one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Lake Pukaki is one of the bluest lakes you will ever see, and is framed by the backdrop of Aoraki and its brothers in the Southern Alps. The location of several scenes from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Lake Pukaki is a destination in and of itself.
You soon pass the delta where the mountain’s various rivers, creeks and streams converge to form the lake, and the mountain continues to grow steadily in stature and grandeur until the shear scale of the view makes you feel powerless. Arriving at the alpine village of Mt Cook and the Hermitage - home of the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - you now have the freedom to explore in whatever way suits your energy levels and budget. Please select the activity you would like to include during the booking process, which are at an additional charge.
Highlights
- Experience Mt Cook Village and all the activities it has to offer
- Enjoy the beautiful sight of Lake Pukaki
- Visit Tasman Glacier, the longest glacier in New Zealand
- Discover the tussock covered mountains of Lindis Pass
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• New Zealand weather is unpredictable at any time of the year. Whilst you'll be warm inside the bus, dress or prepare for all seasons
• Wear walking shoes or boots with good grip soles that can cope with a bit of mud in wet conditions
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must fill out a travel information form
Hotel Pick ups start 15 mins before the tour start time. Please check your pick up time below and be ready, waiting in the hotel lobby or at the pick up point arranged, at least 10 mins prior to your pick up time. You will be picked up in a 12 or 7 seater minibus with Cheeky Kiwi Travel Sign-writing on it.
Hotel Pick Up Points & Times:
6:30am - Heritage Hotel, Mercure Hotel
6:35am - Crowne Plaza, Hotel St Moritz, Rydges Lakeland Resort
6:40am - Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Base Backpackers, YHA Central, Nomads Backpackers
6:40am - Queenstown Central Pick Up Point (47-49 Shotover Street, Queenstown)
6:45am - Scenic Hotel, Copthorne Hotel, Heartland Hotel, Millennium Hotel, Rees Hotel
7.00am – 7:10am - Frankton Bus Station (near Queenstown airport)
7:05am - 7:15am - Hilton Hotel & Resort
7:30am - Cromwell I-Site, 2 The Mall, Cromwell
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
