Mt Cook to Queenstown (One Way)

South Island

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Aoraki/Mount Cook rising above Lake Pukaki with a clear blue sky and snow-covered peaks

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South Island

Start: Mount Cook

Finish: Queenstown

Location: Aoraki Mt Cook

Travel Time: 4 hours

Details

Mt Cook to Queenstown One Way Small Group Tour

The Mt Cook to Queenstown One Way Small Group Tour offers a unique chance to combine comfort with discovery. Travelling in a modern minibus, you’ll enjoy the expertise of local guides who share insights about the region’s history, culture, and landscapes. This journey highlights the natural beauty of Aoraki National Park, with breathtaking views of Mt Cook and the turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki.

Along the way, you’ll stop at High Country Salmon to feed the fish and taste fresh local produce, then continue over the spectacular Lindis Pass with its sweeping valley views. A visit to Jacksons Orchard allows you to sample seasonal fruit or ice cream before heading through Kawarau Gorge, famous for its historic suspension bridge. The tour concludes in Queenstown, leaving you with lasting memories of a day filled with stunning scenery and authentic New Zealand experiences.

Scenic road leading away from Mount Cook alongside the blue waters of Lake Pukaki

Omarama township sign and sheep statue with mountains in the background

Clear water and mountain backdrop at the salmon farm in Twizel, South Island

Tray of fresh salmon sashimi served at a salmon farm in Twizel, New Zealand

White alpine daisies blooming in Mount Cook National Park

Wide view of Lindis Pass with rolling tussock hills under a blue sky in the South Island

Group of friends at a lookout point in Lindis Pass with golden hills in the background

Peaceful shoreline of Lake Wakatipu with autumn trees and snow-capped mountains in Queenstown

Couple enjoying wine and food at a lakeside restaurant in Queenstown with mountain views

Aerial view over Queenstown with Lake Wakatipu and surrounding snow-covered peaks

Inclusions

Small Group
Fully Guided Tour
Water available & snacks provided

Age Information

Adult: 15 years +
Children: 4-14 years
Infants: Under 4 years

Cancellations & Refunds

Outside 24 hours before travel: Full refund**
Within 24 hours before travel: No refund

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Itinerary

1. Mt Cook Information Centre – Leaving Mt Cook Village, if the weather allows, we should get some amazing shots of the mountain. At 3724m, Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak. However, you can see the mountain without any acclimatisation from the village, which is just 750m above sea level.

2. Lake Pukaki – As we travel along one of the most beautiful roads in the world, Lake Pukaki will come into view. It is one of the bluest lakes you will ever see, framed by Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. You’ll have the chance to take amazing photos and marvel at the scenery. It’s easy to see why many Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed nearby, and we will point them out for you.

3. High Country Salmon – Leaving Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and heading back to Queenstown, we will stop at High Country Salmon, a local salmon farm where you can feed the fish and taste some of the freshest salmon in New Zealand.

4. Lindis Pass – As we climb in altitude, Lindis Pass offers amazing views down through the valleys. It is one of only three alpine roads through the otherwise impassable Southern Alps.

5. Jacksons Orchard – During the summer months, when the sun is still up as we get close to Queenstown, we often stop at Jacksons Orchard to try or buy some delicious local fruit or real fruit ice cream.

6. Kawarau Suspension Bridge – Nearing Queenstown, we pass through the stunning Kawarau Gorge, with its beautiful views, the Kawarau Suspension Bridge, and the famous Roaring Meg Lookout.

7. Queenstown – Sadly, the tour must come to an end as we enter Queenstown and say our goodbyes.