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Mt Cook to Queenstown

From NZD$180

4.7

(29 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Mt Cook

Duration: 4 hours

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Travel from Aoraki/Mt Cook to Queenstown in comfort and style on this fully guided small group tour. Enjoy a journey packed with stunning scenery, fascinating commentary, and plenty of photo opportunities along one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking routes. Led by our fun and knowledgeable guides, you’ll learn the stories behind the landscapes as you travel through alpine passes, turquoise lakes, and fruit-laden valleys. With Cheeky Kiwi, it’s not just a transfer - it’s a scenic experience you’ll never forget.

Why you’ll love this

Journey through some of New Zealand’s most iconic alpine landscapes

Travel in comfort with a passionate and engaging local guide

Stop for stunning photos at Lake Pukaki, Lindis Pass, and Kawarau Gorge

Visit a local salmon farm for a taste of fresh high-country produce

Enjoy a relaxed small-group experience with secret stops along the way

Itinerary

What’s included

Secret stops and scenic surprises along the way

Small group, fully guided tour

Modern, comfortable, luxury minibus

Snacks and bottled water

Central Queenstown hotel drop-off

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

5/22/2026

Excellent Transfer Service!

I did the Queenstown to Mt. Cook and the reverse trip a few days later. Both were with Cheeky Kiwi, and both trips were excellent. Our driver, Raj, was excellent. Efficient, knowledgeable, courteous, friendly, and accommodating. He shared many highlights along the way & stories to support our journey. The Mercedes Sprinter Vans were well equipped and made for a comfortable ride. Lots of cool photo stops and other stops (salmon farm, lunch & coffee stops where you could buy some local merino wool). I support the highest recommendation possible for Cheeky Kiwi. Everything was amazing, and I’ll use them again when I return.

ROBERT F

4/27/2026

Short and sweet tour

The tour from Mt Cook to Queenstown is a short one, starting from 2.30pm, with pickup at Hermitage Hotel level 2 lobby. We head to Lake Pukaki, which was gorgeous. Then to Lindis Pass. We reach Queenstown at about 6.30-7pm, depending on the stops we make. Our guide, Raghav, was very entertaining and friendly. He had some fun stories to share along the way. He dropped us off at our accommodations and also gave us his recommendations for dinner :)

Priya J

2/6/2026

Scenic drive, knowledgeable guides and perfect placed stops along the way

10/10- Mt Cook was awesome, as well as every stop along the way. Beautiful landscape along the route and JOE was a great guide, very knowledgeable and awesome storyteller!

amandajane1019

1/26/2026

Aoraki/Mt Cook to Queenstown

Our experience with Cheeky Kiwi exceeded our expectations! We had Joe as our guide and he was so knowledgeable on the history and culture of NZ. He was an amazing storyteller and we absolutely loved the tales he told of the Indigenous Māori people and land. It was such a special tour for us. Thank you Joe! We’d book again if Joe was our guide again!!!

KATRINA WEYNBERG

1/24/2026

Great tours from Joe G!

We had Joe G as our tour driver for Mount Cook and Milford Sound, he was a great guide telling us interesting stories along the way keeping the long journeys fun. Would defo recommend others to do this, and hopefully get Joe as your driver!

Flyer59470616679

11/1/2025

Great Trip with Cheeky Kiwi

Our driver Joe had done a great hosting and driving us around. I liked the sightseeing stops and the coffee/salmon/ice cream stops. My experience can't be any better. Lovely way to enjoy my journey! Highly recommended to travel with Cheeky Kiwi!

S.H.E

9/7/2025

Fun tour from Mt Cook to Queenstown

I had a great time on the afternoon tour from Mt Cook to Queenstown. Sonya was the best guide and had the coolest stories and facts to share. Definitely a fun ride!

Nic M

8/26/2025

Better safe than sorry ;)

The tour guide was very friendly and kind. She helped me book my trip back from Mt. Cook to Queenstown, even though I had trouble booking it online. She enthusiastically drove us to many hikes around the Mt. Cook area and pointed out which ones were worth visiting. She was also kind enough to drop me off at my hostel. I’m looking forward to watching her movie. It was amazing to hear her story, moving from Russia and transitioning from being a farmer to becoming a tour guide. Unfortunately, I forgot her name, I’m not very good with names, but I sincerely wish her all the best in life.

Hoang N

8/4/2025

The best ride!

Very comfortable ride and great commentary about the areas. The photo opportunity stops and rest breaks were nice and evenly spaced. The only downside was the I had to take another vendor from Christchurch TO Mt. Cook (I traveled one way from Christchurch to Queenstown, with an overnight stop in Mt Cook village)!

Gina B

6/6/2025

Wonderful tour

Tour guide Marry was excellent at storytelling. During the journey, she shared the story of Matakauri, which was truly touching. She also provided information about Arrowtown and Queenstown, and gave informative answers to our questions about possums. The tour was well-organised and everything ran on time.

Jiacheng L

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