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Mt Cook

WELCOME TO

Aoraki

& TEKAPO

TRAVEL TIPS & HIGHLIGHTS ------- Best Time To Travel ------- Winter (June - Oct) Skiing and star gazing. Spring (Sept - Nov) Ideal for hiking. Summer (Dec - Feb) Great for outdoor activities. ------- How to Get Here ------- Fly to Queenstown or Christchurch, rent a car to fully explore Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo or book a Day Tour. ------- Key Highlights ------- Hooker Valley Track: Stunning views of Mount Cook and surrounding glaciers. Lake Pukaki: Known for its striking blue waters. Stargazing: Both Tekapo and Mount Cook are part of a Dark Sky Reserve. Church of the Good Shepherd: Iconic church by Lake Tekapo, Book Day Tours & Activities, Accommodation & Transport Below.

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THE BEST OF MT COOK & TEKAPO

Experience

Mt Cook (Aoraki) and Tekapo are two of the South Island’s most spectacular alpine destinations, perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Just a 4-hour drive from Queenstown, this region offers unforgettable experiences—from hiking the Hooker Valley Track and heli-hiking the Tasman Glacier to stargazing under the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve. Soar above Mt Cook on a scenic flight or relax with a guided tour between these breathtaking locations.

 

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Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Small Group Tour

Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Tour, this small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Hooker Valley Hike.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Guided Fishing in Lake Tekapo

Discover the pristine Lake Tekapo Canal in the majestic Mackenzie High Country on our guided tour

Queenstown Wine Tours

Private Mackenzie Backcountry Tour

Explore with your own private local High Country driver guide, who will bring you to the most incredible scenery within private and exclusive high country accessed only through us.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt Ardmore Guided Hike

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with Hike Tekapo's great walk up Mt Ardmore, offering breathtaking views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mount Hay Station Guided 4WD Tour

Our four wheel drive tours show you the most beautiful views in the Mackenzie High Country: do not forget your camera!

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt.Hay Farm Experience

The Mt. Hay Farm experience offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of New Zealand's high-country farming.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Crater Experience

Join us for an unforgettable stargazing adventure.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt Hay Guided Hike

The Great Walk up Mt Hay is a testament to the natural beauty that graces the Eastern Shores of Lake Tekapo.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Silver River Astrophotography Tour - Lake Tekapo

Learn how to take jaw-dropping pictures using our telescopes and digital cameras or
even better bring along your own camera and if we can use it, we will.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt Edward Guided Hike

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with Hike Tekapo's great walk up Mt Edward, offering mesmerising views of Lake Tekapo, the Southern Alps, and, on clear days, the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mount Hay Guided Hike Tours in Lake Tekapo

Great walk up Mt Hay half-way up the Eastern Shores of Lake Tekapo provides amazing views of lake Tekapo and the surrounding Southern Alps

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience

Embark on a 20-minute scenic flight, experience the thrill of up to 60 seconds of free-fall, and glide for 5 minutes with a parachute. Capture your Mount Cook skydive with photo and video options.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Twizel Stargazing Experience

Our guided stargazing tour is an unforgettable journey into the cosmos. Using state-of-the-art telescopes, you’ll explore the brilliance of the Milky Way, distant galaxies, sparkling star clusters, and planets.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Private - Mt Cook Photography Tour (3 days)

Stay in the awe-inspiring location of Mt Cook National Park and capture some of the amazing alpine scenery around New Zealand’s highest peak.

Queenstown Wine Tours

High Country Station Tour

A 2-hour high country guided farm tour filled with epic landscapes, a variety of farmyard animals and the chance to explore remote areas on this vast 50,000 acre property located just outside of Tekapo.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Small Game Hunting Tour

Small game hunting on a High Country Station. Join our farming team as they carry out their daily task of pest control. Learn about firearms safety and responsibility, land management and pest control in a safe, controlled environment.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Cass Valley Backcountry Tour

The Cass Valley is situated on the western side of Lake Tekapo, offering a world of Natural wonder and beauty. Access to this stunning alpine valley is solely through Glenmore Station.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Private Ultimate Stargazing Experience - Lake Tekapo

This is it, this is stargazing the way it was always meant to be enjoyed. No big crowds, no standing in line waiting for your turn on the telescope and no competing with other people for the guides attention.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mount Hay Station Guided 4WD Tour

Our four wheel drive tours show you the most beautiful views in the Mackenzie High Country: do not forget your camera!

Queenstown Wine Tours

High Country Station Tour

Our 2-hour high country guided farm tour takes you on an exciting adventure filled with epic landscapes, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, and a variety of farmyard animals.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Summit Experience

High atop Mount John’s 1,029-metre peak, you'll be at the heart of the world’s largest International Dark Sky Reserve.

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Mt Cook to Christchurch 1 Way Tour (Small group, Carbon Neutral)

Mt Cook to Christchurch 1 Way Tour (Small group, Carbon Neutral)

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (1 way), this small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing all the key highlights along the way.

From $150.00

Tekapo to Christchurch Transfer

Tekapo to Christchurch Transfer

Why not be driven from the beautiful Lake Tekapo to the Garden City with this easy relaxing transfer option? This is your 1 way stop to see the sights without all the admin hassle.

From $175.00

Queenstown to Tekapo Via Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Queenstown to Tekapo Via Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Small Group Tour - Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, Church of the Good Shepard, Lindis Pass and the Southern Alps.

From $375.00

Tekapo to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Tekapo to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Tekapo to Mt Cook, via Lake Pukaki (one way).

From $199.00

Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour (One-Way)

Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour (One-Way)

Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour one way, this small group, fully-guided transfer allows you to travel to Mt Cook and see all the key highlights on the way.

From $175.00

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (One Way)

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (One Way)

This small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing all the key highlights along the way.

From $199.00

Tekapo to Queenstown Via Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Tekapo to Queenstown Via Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines three of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time and options to enjoy the activities.

From $370.00

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Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Located in Ben Ohau, Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Pukaki and Lake Ruataniwha. This luxury lodge is within the region of Mount John Observatory and Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center.

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

When you stay at Lake Tekapo Village Motel in Lake Tekapo, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Dark Sky Project and 5 minutes by foot from Cowans Hill Walkway.

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

With a stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway.

Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo

With a stay at Mantra Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

With a stay at Grand Suites Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway. This luxury motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Church of the Good Shepherd

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

When you stay at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels in Mount Cook, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Mount Cook National Park and Te Wahipounamu.

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