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Mt Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain at 3,754 metres (12,300 feet) and was one of Sir Edmund Hillary's favourites (he first climbed it in 1948, before going on to be the first to climb Mt Everest in 1953)
Mt Cook sits within the Mt Cook National Park, and has the company of another 26 mountains that peak over 3,050 metres (10,000 feet), along with nearby Glaciers and beautiful mountain lakes, making this a spectacular place to visit at any time of the year.
Leaving Christchurch early, we travel through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains, the largest level area in New Zealand, and once the "Granary to New Zealand", where most of the Wheat, Oats, and other Grains were grown for the growing nation. Across the Plains and into the lush and fertile foothills of the Southern Alps, through the town of Geraldine and on towards the "MacKenzie Country", climbing in altitude as we drive towards the mountains.
We travel through Fairlie, then Burkes Pass, on our way to the Lake Tekapo village for morning tea and photo opportunities. Visit the most photographed church in New Zealand, The Church of the Good Shepherd, and marvel at the glorious vista of Lake Tekapo and the mountains beyond, framed by the picture window behind the altar.
Onwards past Lake Pukaki to our lunch stop at The Mt Cook Hermitage, where the lunch must compete with the awe inspiring view through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the Restaurant. (Lunch is optional) Afer lunch visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Centre and maybe enjoy one of the walks in the area. Sightseeing flights are usually available around the mountains and glaciers, including the exciting glacier landings. As always in Alpine areas, availability of these flights can be subject to change due to weather conditions.
We return to Christchurch with a head full of incredible scenery, and the camera crammed with the photographs to support them. Bring extra batteries for the camera, you may need them!!
Flexibility : Our drivers have the flexibility to be able to customise your day as you travel, change tea/coffee breaks and lunch stops, and to stop along the way for photographs and bargains!! (or just to stretch your legs)
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Overnight Options: The above tour is a Full Day as a round trip from Christchurch, and some travellers choose to overnight in the Mt Cook Village and return the next day, so as to enjoy more of the activities that are available. With limited accommodation allowed in the National Park, bookings for an overnight stay MUST be made prior to leaving Christchurch.
An option to stay overnight in the Mt Cook Village can also be considered if travelling from Christchurch, and continuing on to Dunedin, Wanaka or Queenstown the next day.
Prices for accommodation at Mount Cook vary due to seasonal demand and type, so please CONTACT US for prices for the overnight options.
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Mount Cook Day Trip, Departs Christchurch 7.30-8am, Returns 7.30-8pm Tour Price NZ$325 per person ______________________________________________________________
** For PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE TOURS, tailored to your interests and timeframe, please CONTACT US for more information and pricing.
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