Top Experiences in Lake Tekapo
Discover New Zealand
3 Day Aoraki Mt. Cook Explorer: Christchurch to Queenstown
USD 698.75
This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.
Discover New Zealand
4 Day Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glacier Highlights from Christchurch
USD 2132.74
This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.
Tekapo Adventures
Short Lake Tekapo 4WD Tour
USD 181.83
Kiwi Experience
Nine-Day Comprehensive South Island Tour
USD 1154.85
Christchurch Helicopters
Mt Cook Experience
USD 3217.05
Our pilots will personalise this experience for you by sharing their local knowledge and insights of our big backyard as you fly over remarkable sights and landmarks, including the Central Plains Water Scheme, Lily Bank Station and the Tasman Glacier.
We have plenty to share with you and can't wait for you to experience it.
Please note we are unable to guarantee snow at any time particularly during Summer months (November – February)
Cheeky Kea Tours
Mt Cook One Way Tour From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo
USD 121.02
You will be driven in comfort in our modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter or Similar vehicle 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.
Memories, made, hearts happy and photos a plenty in this tour!
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Two-Day Tour to Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mt. Cook
USD 456.1
Highlights:
• Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
• Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki
• Church of the Good Shepard, Lindis Pass, the Southern Alps and High Country Salmon
• Free time for activities & walks
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Leisure Tours
Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch
USD 273.66
Tekapo Adventures
Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry
USD 181.83
• Remote Backcountry 4WD High Country Station Tour through Braemar Station
• Stunning and unique views of Mt Cook & Mt Tasman, The Main Divide & Lake Pukaki & The Ben Ohau Mountains
• Breathtaking scenery of New Zealand’s most impressive landscapes
• Educational information on the area’s unique landforms & species & ecology within The Mackenzie
• Feed farm animals such as Sheep, Angus Cattle & Red Deer
• Refreshments & Snacks
Cheeky Kea Tours
One-Way Day Tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt. Cook
USD 225.01
You’ll travel in a carbon-neutral vehicle that doesn’t skimp on modern needs (think full air-conditioning, USB chargers and WiFi!) whilst exploring Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, the Ben Ohau Range and the sites from Lord of the Rings. We know all of this adventuring will make you hungry, so we’ve included lunch at the historic Hermitage Hotel. Don’t let the jaw-dropping views distract you from your epic local eats!
We’ll finish off in Queenstown, allowing you to continue off on your adventures, wherever they may take you! Get amongst this 100% Kiwi As experience - we can’t wait to have you on board.
Cheeky Kea Tours
1-Day Tour: Christchurch to Mt. Cook, Tekapo, Tasman Glacier
USD 151.43
You’ll travel in a carbon-neutral vehicle that doesn’t skimp on modern needs (think full air-conditioning, USB chargers and WiFi!) whilst exploring Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, the Ben Ohau Range and the sites from Lord of the Rings. We know all of this adventuring will make you hungry, so we’ve included lunch at the historic Hermitage Hotel. Don’t let the jaw-dropping views distract you from your epic local eats!
We’ll head back to where we began in Christchurch after a day of seeing the best of the best, allowing you to continue off on your adventures, wherever they may take you! Get amongst this 100% Kiwi As experience - we can’t wait to have you on board.
PLEASE NOTE: This tour is 13.5hrs long and not flexible
Leisure Tours
5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch
USD 1213.24
Leisure Tours
5-Day New Zealand North and South Island Highlights Tour
USD 1122.09
Haka Tours
20 Day New Zealand Uncovered Haka Plus Tour
USD 5472.63
That’s right: say au revoir to busy budget dorm rooms – you get a twin-share room to lay your head down each night.
Haka Plus Tours are great for couples or friends who are travelling together. If you’re travelling alone, we’ll match you with someone for an instant road trip pal! Or if you’d prefer a room to yourself, that’s no trouble at all. You have the option to upgrade to a private room as well.
We kick off in Auckland and 20 days later we wave goodbye in Christchurch. Along the way you’ll get to see some of the most breathtaking scenery New Zealand has to offer. This includes national parks, rainforests, hidden pools, UNESCO World Heritage Areas, and probably more beaches than you have toes.
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Full-Day Mt Cook to Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo Tour
USD 121.02
Highlights:
Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki
Church of the Good Shepherd
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complimentary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One Way Small Group Tour
USD 228.05
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey, and the little details that set our tours apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments, and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo ONE WAY
USD 121.02
This small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing all the key highlights along the way.
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
Highlights:
Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki
Church of the Good Shepard
Waimate Journeys
Day Trip: To Aoraki Mount Cook in Private Car
USD 789.97
Pass through charming sites along the way. Enjoy a stop at Lake Tekapo for Christchurch pickups or Omarama for Queenstown or Dunedin pickups. Drive along Lake Pukaki, with pauses at photo points.
The drive to Mount Cook is awe-inspiring. Upon reaching Mount Cook Village, explore the scenery. Opt for the Hooker Valley Track with swing bridges, glimpses of ice at Hooker Lake as time permits, and a chance to spot the kea.
Choose to return to Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin or end journey at Mount Cook. Make sure to select your preferred option during booking.
Our journey concludes as we drop you off at your chosen location. Cherish the memories of a day filled with landscapes and the essence of New Zealand's beauty. Round trip driving will take approximately 7-8 hours.
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Lake Tekapo To Mount Cook One Way
USD 121.02
From the comfort of our small group bus you will get to see the pictuer perfect landscape of the Mackenzie District and stop to take photos of both Lake Pukaki and our highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook.
Led by our famously passionate guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable mini busses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey, and the little details that set our transfers well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complimentary refreshments, and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Cheeky Kea Tours
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook Small Group Tour
USD 221.97
Spend the day at Mount Cook Village, nestled in the shadow of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand’s tallest mountain. Enjoy free reign to set your own schedule, whether it’s hiking around the Alps or learning more about the mountains at Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center.
Enjoy stunning sights on the way up the mountains, including super-blue Lake Pukaki and the famous Lake Tekapo on the way towards Christchurch.
If you need tips on what to do in the village, your guide is on hand to help.
No-fuss hotel transfers are available from select Queenstown hotels.
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Full-Day Tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo
USD 181.83
Highlights:
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepard
Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
Tasman Glacier, Lake Pukaki
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Chameleon Stargazing
Lake Tekapo Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour
USD 60.21
- Look through an extremely powerful 9-25 inch telescope to see the stars and get images from our eVscope 2 (a telescope and astrocamera-in-one)
- Indulge in hot chocolate, blankets, and roasted marshmallows
- Take your memories with you with complimentary photos taken during the tour
- Hear stories from your guide and learn facts about the night sky
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Sightseeing Transfer: Christchurch–Queenstown via Mount Cook
USD 225.01
Highlights:
Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepard
Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
Tasman Glacier, Lake Pukaki
Lindis Pass, Kawarau Gorge
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Stevong Travel
Beautiful South Island highlight Tour 4D3N
USD 2128.48
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Half-Day Christchurch to Mt Cook Tour
USD 121.02
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Stevong Travel
Full-Day Mt Cook Private Tour from Christchurch
USD 1155.46
This tour is a day tour as private and will be fun with our expert tour guide.
You can customize this tour a bit and you can deal with our guide.
GreatSights
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch
USD 152.03
Leisure Tours
4-Day Great Southern Island Circle Tour from Christchurch
USD 1131.95
Haka Tours
20 Day Legendary New Zealand Tour
USD 3222.52
The North Island is filled with surprising contrasts: from the idyllic Coromandel' golden beaches, to the geothermal wonderland of geysers, through the Middle Earth-esque countryside, have underground adventures in caves lit by glow worms, and admire lush rainforests and even a volcanic desert.
But wait! There’s still the South Island to explore! Sailing between islands, you’ll get a grand entrance into this magnificent part of the world where you’ll get to enjoy marine wildlife, visit the home of bungy, traverse mountain passes, explore glacier country and then forge golden memories in the Abel Tasman.
You’ll see a massive range of optional activities available to add, from bungy jumping and dolphin encounter to jet boating and scenic flights. None of these are compulsory; just add the ones you want.
Adventure Junkies
10 Day Adrenalin Tour. Skydiving, Bungy, Rafting, Climbing, Heli MTB & more.
USD 3463.35
We deliver seamless, professional and fun once in a lifetime tours for visitors to NZ and our trips have been carefully planned to visit fantastic off-the-beaten-track locations as well as the spectacular must-visit destinations for which the South Island is famous.
Our guides are experienced and 100% dedicated to the needs of our clients who come from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Our tours are typically made up from a mix of solo travellers, couples, and friends and we also frequently run this itinerary as a private option for small groups and families.
Dark Sky Project
Dark Sky Indoor Cultural Astronomy Experience
USD 31.19
Dark Sky Project
45 Minutes Virtual Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
USD 43.04
Ever wondered what it would be like to stand inside the rings of Saturn? Or how to find the stars of the Southern Cross? This 45-minute tour will reveal the universe through the unparalleled lens of science and technology.
Presented by our knowledgeable astronomy guides and captivating virtual renditions of the universe, you truly feel like you are amongst the stars.
Explore the sky with your very own astronomer, learn about the southern hemisphere constellations and objects, and come out with a renewed understanding and appreciation of our place within the universe.
NZSI Tours & Travel
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
USD 133.79
Haka Tours
7 Day South Island Lick Tour
USD 1215.67
From turquoise lakes to towering mountains and glaciers, the South Island’s scenery will blow your mind, and the nation’s adventure capital, Queenstown, has all the adrenalin activities on offer that you could possibly wish for.
Activities can be pre-booked or purchased on the road - just let your tour guide know. We can't always guarantee availability when booking on the road, so we suggest pre- booking any activities you especially want to do.
As the tour starts early in the morning, you can opt to book accommodation in Christchurch with us the night before the tour – only having to walk downstairs on day 1 makes for a stress-free morning.
Accommodation is included on the last night of your tour, but we can also book a few extra nights for you if you would like to extend your stay.
NZSI Tours & Travel
Private Tour of Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and the Tasman Glacier
USD 456.1
Tours Highlights:
• Enjoy a day trip from Christchurch to discover incredible glaciers, lakes and rivers
• Sample award-winning cheese at a local cheese factory in Geraldine
• Visit the iconic Church of Good Shepherd and Bronze Sheepdog Statue in Lake Tekapo
• Admire Lake Pukaki, the largest lake in Mackenzie region, and stunning alpine scenery
• Savor a delicious lunch with spectacular views at the Hermitage Hotel
• Explore one of the many alpine walks in Mount Cook National Park
Kiwi Horizons Travel
Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch
USD 181.83
PAY LESS, ENJOY MORE!
We can’t wait to have you on board.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.
Cheeky Kea Tours
14 Day South Island Grand Adventure Tour (Small Group & Carbon Neutral)
USD 1823.81
Our guides are passionate locals who will make sure you get an 100% kiwi as experience of a lifetime.
We have packed as many essential stops and inclusions to get the most out of your trip. On our tours you will See More, Do More & Spend Less
-Small group
-Accommodation included (free upgrade for couples)
-Breakfast included
-Some lunches and dinners included
-New Zealand snacks included
-Slow paced with plenty of stops
-Carbon neutral
-Ice Bar entry and drink
-Wine Tasting
And much more
We cannot wait to show you around
NZSI Tours & Travel
Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook & Tekapo (Private Tour)
USD 6081.38
HIGHLIGHTS:
•Private Tour (i.e. Only for one party) means more personal service from the guide
•Visit the iconic Church of Good Shepherd and Bronze Sheepdog Statue in Lake
Tekapo
•Admire Lake Pukaki, the largest lake in Mackenzie region, and stunning alpine
scenery
•Savor a delicious lunch with spectacular views at the Hermitage Hotel(POA)
•Explore one of the many alpine walks in Mount Cook National Park
Tekapo Shuttle
Day Trip: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park
USD 102.78
- Highly recommended for the following people -
Hikers and Adventurers: For those seeking outdoor adventures and
hiking opportunities, our one-day trip is the perfect choice. You have enough
time to complete the Hooker Valley Track at your own pace.
Photography Enthusiasts: If capturing picturesque landscapes is your passion, the scenic views along the way and at Mount Cook will provide you with ample opportunities for remarkable photographs.
Family and Friends: The tour caters to all age groups, making it a great choice for families and friends to create lasting memories together.
Cheeky Kea Tours
Full Day Private Tour to Mt. Cook from Christchurch
USD 1064.24
Christchurch Helicopters
World in a day
USD 2420.39
Please note we are unable to guarantee snow at any time particularly during Summer months (November – February)
Canterbury Trails
Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour (or in reverse)
USD 799.7
Tekapo boasts a famous lakeside chapel while beyond the headwaters of Pukaki is New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook. Photographic opportunities abound though weather permitting.
From here the trip passes through the world renowned gliding area of Omarama and into the dramatic landscape of the Lindis Pass. The drive continues past Lake Dunstan and into the Kawarau Gorge, site of the world's first bungy and home to award winning wineries.
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Queenstown to Christchurch Tour With Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo
USD 228.05
Highlights:
• Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
• Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki
• Church of the Good Shepherd, Lindis Pass and the Southern Alps
• Free time for activities & walks
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Canterbury Trails
Christchurch, Mount Cook, and Queenstown 2-Day Private Tour
USD 1277.09