Three Day Queenstown - Christchurch - Overnight via mt Cook & Lake Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)

We have sorted all the finer details, so you can sit back and relax with breakfast and shared dorm accommodation included, couples will get a free upgrade to a private room. We also have additional upgrades with all meals included and upgrade to a private 3-Star or 5-Star hotel for your accommodation. 

You will be driven in comfort in our modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras, just to make your journey that bit easier. Led by our fun and knowledgeable and passionate tour guides, this journey will come to life in a new way for you. 

Highlights

·      Church of the Good Shepherd 

·      Mt Cook

·      Lake Tekapo 

·      Lake Pukaki 

·      Kawarau Suspension Bridge 

Itinerary 

DAY 1

·      Queenstown – We start this trip in the stunning Adventure Capital of New Zealand, making our way north. This part of the journey is simply a showstopper, like driving in a postcard - you will see stunning scenery surrounded by mountains, forming the perfect backdrop! There will be plenty of stops along the way including where they filmed the epic battle scene in Return of the King in the Mackenzie Country, and the stunning Kawarau Gorge.

·      Kawarau Suspension Bridge – As we head out of Queenstown, we travel through the beautiful Kawarau Gorge with stunning views, plus we see the Kawarau Suspension Bridge – the bridge that pushed design limits in the 1880s and is the world birthplace of Bungy and we see the famous Roaring Meg Lookout – “Roaring Meg” is a turbulent stream that drives a hydro-electric power station and merges with the Kawarau River. 

·      High Country Salmon – We 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. Time to head to Mt Cook – this is the mountain that prepared Sir Edmund Hillary for his conquest of Everest, and is the tallest mountain in New Zealand. 

·      Mt Cook - We will take in the beauty that is Aoraki/Mount Cook. Weather dependant, we will be able to get some amazing photos and videos of the mountain itself. At 3724m, Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak, however, the mountain can be viewed without any acclimatisation whatsoever from the village which is just 750m above sea level. 

·      Aoraki/Mount Cook Alpine Village – We will be spending the evening here at Mt Cook before we make our way up to Christchurch tomorrow.

DAY 2

·      Aoraki/Mount Cook Alpine Village – We depart this majestic landscape and make our way to the pristine beauty of Lake Pukaki. 

·      Lake Pukaki – We see Lake Pukaki showing us it’s turquoise beauty before us. We stop for some photos and simply be still and take in this spectacular scenery, you will be able to understand why Lord of the Rings scenes was filmed nearby, and our drivers will be happy to point those spots out to you. After taking in this dreamscape beauty, we head towards Lake Tekapo, while along the way we will see some pretty impressive scenery before the crystal clear waters are there waiting to greet you. 

·      Lake Tekapo – We arrive in this beautiful town – famous for its crystal-clear lake, and the grandeur of the mighty mountain backdrop. While we are here we will visit the world-famous “Church of the Good Shepherd” where it awaits for you to take those all-important Social Media worthy photos plus videos, your friends back home will be wishing they were there with you. We will spend the evening taking all this scenery in. 

DAY 3

·      Lake Tekapo -We depart this jewel set in the Mackenzie Country and make our way to Geraldine which is set among exotic trees and alongside the meandering Waihi river. 

·      Geraldine – We arrive in this pretty town set in the heart of the Canterbury region, and the foothills for the Southern Alps, for a bite to eat. Make sure to browse the shops – it is street shopping like it used to be where you will find boutique shops from homemade chocolate to fine arts and local crafts. Afterwards, we journey through the tapestry of the Canterbury Plains towards Christchurch. 

·      Christchurch – We arrive in the Garden City, and sadly there is where we say goodbyes and part ways. 

Inclusions:

·      Small Group

·      Carbon Neutral

·      Accommodation

·      Some meals

·      Accommodation

·      Bottled Water 

·      Local kiwi snacks

·      Commentary

·      Wi-Fi

·      USB charging 

·      100% Kiwi as experience

We at Cheeky Kea Tours believe that it’s in the small things, the hidden surprises, and the secret stops that make your adventure one to remember. With comfortable and specially designed vehicles, and individually packaged refreshments will ensure you enjoy the journey with us!

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