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Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour from Christchurch

From NZD$299

4.9
(207 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Christchurch

Duration: 13 hours

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From turquoise lakes to towering peaks, this is the South Island at its best. Our Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through New Zealand’s most stunning alpine scenery - all in one incredible day. Led by one of our famously cheeky and passionate guides, you’ll travel in comfort from Christchurch through the Canterbury Plains to the heart of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, soaking up the sights, stories, and spirit of this magical region. Expect breathtaking views, great company, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Why You’ll Love This Trip

See the bluest lakes you’ve ever laid eyes on.

Marvel at majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook - New Zealand’s highest peak.

Capture postcard-perfect shots at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Travel in comfort with your small, friendly tour group.

Enjoy stories, banter, and insights from our expert local guide.

Experience true Kiwi hospitality - relaxed, fun, and personal.

Itinerary

What's Included

Small group experience (maximum comfort, no big bus crowds)

Fully guided by an expert local driver-guide

Picnic lunch included

Modern, comfortable minibus with air conditioning

Multiple scenic stops and photo opportunities

Return transport from Christchurch

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

5/11/2026

Great Day

Great day, walks were excellent. Driver was very informative. The lunch was good. Plenty of opportunities to take pictures

Pamela D

5
5/6/2026

Wonderful Trip

Everything's great! Our driver, Grant, was accommodating and nice. Although the stops for photo ops were quite short, it's also understandable since it is a long ride. Overall we had a great experience and this one's for the keeps! Thank you, Cheeky Kea!

Ruth Joy S

5
5/2/2026

great and recommended

great experience and wonderful people with excellent views.

Wang H

5
5/1/2026

Good tour to visit the beautiful MT COOK

Everything is perfect in today’s tour. Tour guide is very informative, recommending food, views or spots. And prepare snack and launch, drinks

nicole w

5
4/27/2026

Excellent

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our driver and guide, Mr Pol. He was incredibly responsible, attentive, and thoughtful throughout the trip. Not only did he ensure our safety, but he also went above and beyond to cater to our needs with great patience. His professionalism made our journey truly unforgettable. Very Highly recommended!

Andy A

5
4/24/2026

Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo April '26

Our guide Jay was absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable! The trip was a delight from start to finish :)

Dalila M

5
4/21/2026

Top tour

Our travel guide, Renee, was excellent. Very knowledgeable,professional and personable. Everything ran like clockwork. Thks to Cheeky Kiwi and their wider booking team as well for being so responsive. Will definitely recommend.

Mick J

5
4/15/2026

Breathtaking

Perfect for young solo travelers! Renne was very kind and accommodating to everyone's needs. Would book again!

Ellianna J

5
4/10/2026

Nice tour guide and atmosphere

The tour guide is nice and he is both professional and friendly.I love the atmosphere in the group. The lunch is very nice, with also lots of nice chip as snacks.

Roam54654058043

5
4/6/2026

No driving with small tour group

Although it was a foggy day for this tour and we were not able to see Mount Cook, we still enjoyed our day. Our driver Grant was really personable and flexiable as there were only three of us (guests) on this tour. We were dropped as per plan. He made a few surprise stops to make our day still special and enjoyed the beautiful NZ landscapes. As this is my fifth tour with Cheeky, we enjoyed the small size group tour style and wonderful and friendly driver/guide. Best way to travel when you don't want to drive.

Hung

5
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