Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Tekapo

From NZD$399

4.9
(89 reviews)

Departs from: Christchurch

Duration: 13 hours

https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/30ce1ef835b34e1a916bbd103ce6f4b9Holding_Ice.JPG
https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/526f08dd57e946e4a3a7422537290cc6church_2412244_1920_rs.jpg
https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/5eb7f86b12574d1d94c26e3201dfd68cc11cb7b9_3ca9_4e8f_bab6_6b17a23d8e66.jpg
https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/3b1ab4ab41dc432bb2d05d7bba3a7793Lake_Tekapo.jpg
https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/4a82caeb8fad444fab35990527c463d3Walking_Bridge.JPG
https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/447209fb56c84967ba72053dde1d9628PHOTO_2019_06_25_19_05_17.jpg
https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/93ac93d40c4f4ac0aae3cd8dfcb8233ekea_3613019_1920.jpg
https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/6b8e0f364b014253972d30602ac88f93Inflite_landing.jpg
https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/f28a340977b44a1e96499c8ab6cbc7b5heli_flight.jpg

Travel from Christchurch to Queenstown in comfort on this one-way, small group guided tour that showcases some of the South Island’s most breathtaking landscapes. Visit turquoise alpine lakes, wander through Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, and marvel at the beauty of the Southern Alps, all while enjoying insightful commentary from your passionate local guide.

Please note

The Hooker Valley Track is currently CLOSED while the Department of Conservation works on replacing one of the swing bridges. This is expected to be complete in Autumn 2026 so the track will be inaccessible to the public until then

Why you’ll love this

Experience Lake Tekapo’s vibrant blue waters and the famous Church of the Good Shepherd

Explore Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park with time for walks or optional activities

See the striking turquoise hues of Lake Pukaki and the mighty Tasman Glacier

Enjoy fresh salmon tasting at High Country Salmon Farm

Travel through Lindis Pass, Kawarau Gorge, and other stunning alpine landscapes

Journey in comfort with a small group, expert guide, and modern vehicle

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group guided tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

Fully guided commentary throughout the journey

Picnic lunch

Comfortable, air-conditioned transport with modern amenities

Complimentary water and snacks

Optional Extras

Scenic flights with glacier landings

Visitor Centre entry or short guided walks in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

4/17/2026

Professional drivers

We had a great time to just enjoy relax and be amased of the views from Christchurch down to Queenstown. Drivers/ tour guide are very professional.

Leosita R

5
4/1/2026

A Great Trip from Christchurch to Qweenstowm

A beautiful day to travel by ground from Christchurch to Queenstown. Rosie, our guidd picked us up early in a vwery nice, comfortable vehicle. Thedrive wss very scenic and beautiful. We went at a nice pace and were able to make stops along the way to take photo's and admire the beauty. Rosie was verh friendly, professional, and knowledgeable of the route. We had time to do some trail hikes and a nice lunch with snacks and water was provided. We changed drivers at Mt Cook. Our driver was very enthusiastic and knowledgable of his pprtion of route. He providedus with great information about Queenstown area. We were dropped off near our hotsl which was very nice. A great trip Nd a great day.

HappyBillmore

5
3/19/2026

Brilliant tour

The team at Cheeky Kiwi Tours went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience. They changed rosters to ensure we made our glacier tour flights, provided abundant interesting commentary on our surroundings and we had a great packed lunch. Every one of the staff we encountered was professional, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Well done team!

Judith P

5
3/12/2026

stunning vistas

Great experience; scenery, tour guide, lunch

Jeanette M

5
2/22/2026

Great way to see the beauty of the South Island!

Cheeky Kiwi's Christchurch to Queensland trip is a great way to travel if you want to see the beautiful scenery of NZ's South Island while moving between locations. The vans are very comfortable. We had 2 different drivers for this trip - one from Queenstown to Mt. Cook (whose name I can't remember - sorry! but he was a wealth of information about agriculture/farming in NZ) and Benny from Mt. Cook to Queenstown. Both were friendly and knowledgeable and injected their own personalities into the trip - I learned a lot! While we didn't have a lot of time at Mt. Cook, I had enough time to climb up and catch a glimpse of the Tasman Glacier. Yes, you can get to Queenstown faster on a plane, but you miss everything in between. If you are looking to experience and learn about the beautiful South Island, I highly recommend Cheeky Kiwi's point-to-point tours!

Eileen T

5
2/20/2026

Bus Tour CHC to Queenstown

A great bus tour from Christchurch to Queenstown Jay and Joseph have been great drivers. Jay is a great guide, with a lot of humor, kind and welcoming. It was very nice to spend 10 hours travelling with the team. The breakfast included is good.

charlotteeloy

5
2/16/2026

Amazing scenery, great drivers !

Long day but amazing trip, drivers Willam and Joe were friendly,helpful, and informative. An amazing way to see the countryside of NZ without hiring a camper.

Alice B

5
2/7/2026

Great way to travel from Christchurch to Queenstown. Highly recommend!

Fantastic way to travel from Christchurch to Queenstown, getting to see amazing scenery and top points of interest along the way. Logan was our tour guide for the first leg to Mount Cook National Park, and Joe took over for the second leg to Queenstown. Both were rock stars, offering lots of insightful, engaging information, including Māori legend. Would highly recommend this trip with Cheeky Kiwi to anyone. They really put the customer experience first.

Andrew K

5
2/6/2026

Good way to travel between Christchurch and Queenstown so one doesn't have to drive

Overall good experience - pickup was at the promised time and the tour stopped at the essential spots along the way between Christchurch and Queenstown.

Victor

5
1/31/2026

Pick up and drop off was perfect

Very good trip. Pick up and drop off was perfect. The driver, the guide were very good. Also the weather was very nice, clear blue sky and sun.

Åke T

5
Newsletter Signup
© 2026 Cheeky Kiwi Travel. All rights reserved.