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Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown via Wānaka and Pukaki

4.3(12)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews13 hFree cancellationBy Cheeky Kea Tours
Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown via Wānaka and Pukaki

About this activity

New Zealand's highest peak deserves more than a drive-past.

This full-day small-group tour from Queenstown travels north via Kawarau Gorge, before heading through the Mackenzie District to Lake Pukaki and Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Your guide leads the day with local knowledge, te reo Māori place names, and stories of the land.

At 3724 metres, Aoraki is New Zealand's highest peak and a sacred ancestor to Ngā Tahu iwi. You have two to two and a half hours at the national park: walk the Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Track through the moraines of Haupapa, New Zealand's longest glacier or Hooker Valley, or explore Mt Cook Village. Scenic flights available on the day.

Heading home: the Ōmārama Clay Cliffs, the Cardrona Hotel (1863), and a Crown Range lookout over Queenstown from the highest main road in Aotearoa.

Lunch, water and snacks included. WiFi and USB charging on board. Group capped at 16. Carbon neutral within the national park.

What's included

  • ✓Transport in a modern Mercedes Sprinter or similar vehicle
  • ✓Live guide commentary throughout
  • ✓WiFi & USB charging on board
  • ✓Bottled water and Kiwi snacks
  • ✓Collected by your guide at the Wānaka stop
  • ✓Carbon neutral tour of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Attraction: Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre entry
  • ✕Additional Activity: Scenic flights (available to book on the day via your guide, sold separately)

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress in layers. There is a significant temperature difference between Queenstown and Aoraki Mt Cook.
  • Bring a waterproof jacket. Alpine weather can change rapidly.
  • Wear closed-toe shoes with grip. The Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Track involves uneven and stony terrain.
  • Bring sunscreen. UV is strong at altitude, particularly in summer.
  • The Ōmārama Clay Cliffs and High Country Salmon stops are time-dependent and weather-dependent. They may be omitted.
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible. The walks at Mt Cook involve uneven ground and require a moderate level of physical fitness.
  • Children aged 7 and under require a child safety car seat. If you need one provided, request it at booking with at least 24 hours notice.
  • Service animals are permitted.
  • The tour departs near public transportation.
  • Wānaka-based travellers: you can join and alight at the Wānaka stop. Select this option at time of booking.
  • Not recommended for travellers with serious back conditions, heart conditions, or who are pregnant.
  • Expert local guides: deep knowledge of Māori history and the Mackenzie region.
  • Lunch, water, Kiwi snacks, WiFi and USB charging all included.
  • Wānaka, #ThatWānakaTree, Cardrona Hotel and Crown Range: stops rivals skip.
  • Small group: maximum 16 guests & Carbon neutral tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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