Travel south from Christchurch via Lake Tekapo Lindis Pass and the McKenzie Country. Morning tea stop at the Farm Barn Cafe (own cost) with spectacular views of the Southern Alps. Stop for lunch at Mount Cook Village (own arrangements) located at the foot of New Zealand's highest peak Aorangi ( Mount Cook).
Flight seeing is highly recommended (own cost) enabling you experience some of the most dramatic alpine and glacier scenery in the world. Continue to Queenstown via the fruit growing area of Cromwell.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- LAKE TEKAPO:
A spectacular sight on clear days of the Southern Alps at the far end of the lake. We recommend a scenic flight from here (own expense).
- MOUNT COOK:
On arrival your choice to have lunch at a village cafe (own arrangements), or explore the walks in and around the village (1 hour approximate).
- QUEENSTOWN:
Arrive late afternoon and transfer to your accommodation.
Coach touring, multingual commentary in Spanish, Japanese & Mandarin, selected accommodation pick up and tax