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Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

From NZD$395

4.6

(169 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Queenstown

Duration: 13 hours

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Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch on this spectacular one-way small group tour via Aoraki/Mt Cook. Experience two of the South Island’s most iconic destinations in one unforgettable day, with plenty of time to explore, take photos, and enjoy optional alpine activities. Led by our famously passionate guides, you’ll travel in comfort through dramatic mountain passes, glacial lakes, and high-country scenery, learning the stories that make these places so special. It’s the most scenic way to travel between Queenstown and Christchurch, with a signature Cheeky Kiwi touch.

Please note

Lunch is not provided on this tour, there will be opportunities for you to purchase food along the way.

Why you’ll love this

Enjoy free time at Aoraki/Mt Cook to explore or take a scenic flight

See the South Island’s most breathtaking landscapes in one journey

Travel in comfort with a fun and knowledgeable local guide

Discover Hooker Valley Track, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, and the famous Church of the Good Shepherd

Experience an authentic small group adventure with care, laughter, and plenty of photo stops

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group, fully guided tour

Modern, comfortable, luxury minibus

Snacks and bottled water

Multiple scenic photo stops

Friendly local world famous guides

Optional Extras

Scenic flights with glacier landings

Short alpine walks and photo stops

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

8/15/2026

Great!

We really enjoyed the tour with Hannah, her energy is contagious! The entire drive was beautiful and filled with gorgeous landscapes and fun tidbits about New Zealand.

Maria Jose U

8/12/2026

Great trip

Hanna who was half way with us, she was very lovely. Then Paul was great as well. Thank you.

Eleonora S

7/31/2026

Perfect drive from Queenstown to Christchurch

Traveling from Queenstown to Christchurch with Cheeky Kiwi Travel was the perfect way to experience the South Island. Although it was a full day, the journey was paced really well, with plenty of photo stops, bathroom breaks, and opportunities to take in the incredible scenery without ever feeling rushed. Rosie was an amazing tour guide, her commentary was engaging, informative, and gave us a much deeper appreciation for New Zealand's history, wildlife, and nature. We learned so much that we never would have discovered on our own. The stunning views, thoughtful itinerary, and excellent guiding made the long drive fly by. I would absolutely recommend Cheeky Kiwi Travel to anyone looking to make the most of the journey between Queenstown and Christchurch.

Anu

7/25/2026

Great way to get from Town to Town in New Zealand

I had a wonderful experience on the journey from Queenstown to Christchurch. Breaking up the drive with several stops, especially at Aoraki/Mount Cook, made the trip feel like an adventure rather than just transportation. The hikes were a highlight, and the scenery along the way was absolutely spectacular. Our driver, Lynette, truly made the day special. She was incredibly informative, sharing fascinating facts and local insights throughout the journey, while also being kind, cheerful, and welcoming. Her positive energy made the long drive fly by. I highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling between Queenstown and Christchurch. It's the perfect way to see some of New Zealand's most breathtaking landscapes while enjoying a comfortable and well-organized trip.

hannahkA4496KL

7/12/2026

5/5 Stars - An absolute highlight of our NZ trip! Unforgettable experience and top-tier service!

We booked a point-to-point transfer tour from Queenstown to Christchurch with an early morning pickup on June 26th, and it was hands-down the best decision we made. Even before the trip started, the customer service was excellent. I was a bit unsure about the arrangements beforehand and sent a few emails, but the reception team responded quickly with full, helpful details every time. Everything for the trip was perfectly well-prepared, and they even sent us a few reminders before the trip to ensure we stayed safe. The driving throughout the journey was incredibly safe. Our morning guide was full of energy despite the long hours on the road, sharing fascinating background stories about New Zealand. What really blew us away was that the guides aren’t just doing this as a job—they genuinely love the NZ landscape and are passionate about their work. They took us to secret, stunning viewpoints that we would have completely missed if we had driven ourselves, allowing us plenty of time for photos without feeling rushed. Their boss even called the lady during our trip to check the traffic, since the road was blocked due to snow the day before. What a detailed and thoughtful arrangement to make sure we could safely enjoy the great journey and views! They were also extremely thoughtful. We were worried about hiking around Mt Cook in just our running shoes, but the guide provided us with ice spikes so we could safely walk on the ice, along with water and snacks. When we reached the next leg, the handoff to their partner was seamless. The lady who took over was very thoughtful and incredibly responsible; she checked that we hadn’t left anything behind and waited patiently with us until the next vehicle arrived. For the final drop-off in Christchurch, the gentleman driver asked each of us for our specific hotels and drove us straight to our doorsteps safely and right on time. This tour gave us an amazing impression of New Zealand and this travel agency. Thank you very much for such an incredible, well-organized experience—we will definitely recommend you to all our family and friends! (P.S. Sorry for the late review, just finally got settled down! I also forgot their names, but they both gave us such amazing help. Please pass a huge thank you to them! ) Travellers from Hong Kong

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6/25/2026

What an adventure!

Danny was an amazing tour guide who got us safely through a snow storm on Lindis Pass and kept us well entertained when we were unable to move. We also loved the guide who took us into Christchurch from the salmon farm! His stories were entertaining as well!

Patrice T

6/8/2026

Excellent, mind blowing, superb customer service by Jason

form Arnab Bose and Family -If there is 10 stars i would give our driver and guide Jason who on my birthday took my family to Mt cook from queenstown, we had to take the flight from Mt cook as well and he had planned everything so perfectly to accommodate us, so kind, always giving , always before time, absolute legend, great going keep it up, will recommend all my friends

Arnab B

6/2/2026

Wonderful experience at Mt Cook with great guide

Tour was awesome, especially made better with our guide Shura who ensured that our journey throughout was comfortable and also provided tips for the walks at Mt Cook National Park.

misterL

5/22/2026

Such a good option if you are short on time

Loved discovering the wonders of the South Island with Cheeky Kiwi! Witnessing Mt Cook and the gorgeous blue lakes were a dream come true. Nature is New Zealand is truly magnificent. I couldn't have picked a better day for this tour as the sun followed us everywhere we went. If I could, I would do it all over again! Thank you so much to the team that makes this experience so memorable with good commentary, interesting facts and a kind and caring attitude all along the way!

laurencornilleau

5/17/2026

Good

It was very nice, precise and proper information from guide.

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