New Zealand Tour

1. Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park
2. Lake Pukaki - stunning glacial-fed lake
3. Mount Cook Village
4. Kawarau River Gorge
5. Cromwell - famous fruit growing region, notable for its stonefruit
6. Lake Dunstan - created by the mighty Clyde hydro dam
7. Lindis Pass to Omarama - for a morning tea stop (own expense)
8. Mackenzie Basin
9. Optional Mt Cook scenic flight (own expense)

Departures

Booking Confirmation:

• Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel

Depart Queenstown and travel north through the historic gold mining region of the rugged Kawarau River Gorge to the famous fruit growing region of Cromwell.

Skirting the shores of Lake Dunstan pass through the Lindis Pass to Omarama for a morning tea stop (own expense).

Continue through the rugged high country landscape of the Mackenzie Basin to arrive at Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, Australasia’s highest mountain at 3754 metres.

As you arrive into Mount Cook Village you will be mesmerised by the alpine surroundings of this truly unique region.

Declared a World Heritage park in 1986, Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park boasts over thirty 3,000 metre high peaks, and five of NZ's largest glaciers including the Tasman Glacier at 21km in length. At 3,751 metres, Mt Cook (Aoraki - in Maori means "cloud piercer") is the highest mountain peak in New Zealand.

Here there is time to experience an optional scenic helicopter or skiplane flight with a snow landing (weather permitting).

The Hermitage Hotel, at Mt Cook, has panoramic views of the mountain. Enjoy a full buffet lunch here (available as a pre-booked option) or take time to explore the Mount Cook Village.

There is time to experience an optional activities like a scenic helicopter or skiplane flight with a snow landing (weather permitting).

These scenic flights over this spectacular alpine region can be pre booked here, or arranged with your driver/guide (own expense),

Finally return coach back to Queenstown.

• Experienced driver-guides provide full commentary
• Glass roofed coaches on a number of tours.
• Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off service from inner city hotels. Pick-up and drop-off details must be advised at the time of booking
• Child ages are 5-15 years inclusive (0-5 years are free if sitting on a lap, but if a seat is required a child fare must be paid)