Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Queenstown with Lake Tekapo

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1. Iconic picturesque stop at Roaring Meg Lookout . The lookout provides stunning views of the turquoise waters of the Kawarau River.

   10 min

2. Lindis Pass offers stunning views of tussock-covered hills, rugged terrain, and snow-capped peaks, especially captivating at sunrise or sunset.

   10 min

3. Next stop in at High Country Salmon, a local salmon farm, where you can enjoy feeding the fish and taste some of the freshest salmon in New Zealand.

   30 min

4. Enjoy your lunch at a lovely Hotel with stunning location and views. Hotel is ideally positioned to enjoy excellent view of Mount Cook Glaciers. Mt Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, helped Sir Edmund Hillary to develop his climbing skills in preparation for the conquest of Everest. Muller Hut Route is temporarily closed for day walkers. If you have booked to stay at Mueller Hut, you may still use the track and hut. Mount Cook village is the key entry point to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park — several short walks and overnight hikes start from the village. It's also well worth visiting for the pristine night sky, and other activities such as boat tours and heli hikes to the Tasman Glacier and Hike the Hooker Valley track.

   1 h

5. The track at dawn gives you a view of the first rays of the sun creeping over the Southern Alps, including over New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook.

   30 min

6. Best spot for scenic photography of Tasman Glacier point view. Enjoy the 1 hour easy-going walk - don't forget your camera! (Glacier is in distance behind a lake). This is the major attraction to spend your quality time while at Mt Cook.

   1 h

7. Lake Pukaki is another stunning glacial lake. It's renowned for its dazzling turquoise waters, panoramic views, Scenic Drives & Photography and its proximity to Mount Cook, highest peak in New Zealand. The views of Mt Cook are truly spectacular. The blue (turquoise) colour is due to fine silt particles, or glacial flour, in the water.

   10 min

8. Lake Tekapo, the most picturesque destinations, located in the heart of the South Island. Known for its vibrant turquoise waters, stunning alpine scenery, popular spot for nature lovers and adventurer. The Best Things to Do in Tekapo -Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. -Snap a Photo of the Sheep dog Memorial. -Soak in the Tekapo Springs. -Stargaze in the Dark Sky Reserve.

   30 min

9. We conclude this memorable day with your drop-off in Queenstown. Its time to relax in New Zealand's premier resort town. Enjoy adventure enthusiasts and relaxation amidst stunning natural beauty! Now it’s time to relax and unwind. Thank you for joining us — and until next time, kia ora and safe travels!

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

How it compares in Queenstown

• Its from-price is 29% above the median of the 114 day trips we list in Queenstown.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 62 of 114.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Queenstown

Queenstown, on Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's South Island, is a mountain town beneath the Remarkables, set among gold-rush hills and vineyards.

Queenstown sits on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, a long, deep lake shaped like a lightning bolt, with the jagged Remarkables mountains rising across the water. It began as a gold-rush camp in the 1860s on the Shotover and Arrow rivers, and the lakefront, with its small streets, preserves a few stone buildings from that time. A gondola climbs Bob's Peak for the view over the lake.

Top-ranked sights in Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau River, Queenstown Gardens.

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