Discover the Southern Alps and the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park on a day trip from Christchurch, including a visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 12 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Ave (near the corner of Worcester Blvd), Christchurch Central, Christchurch. Look for a distinctive black Mercedes minibus.
Experience
- Explore the history of the Mount Cook region at the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Admire magnificent Southern Alps scenery with scenic stops along the way
- Enjoy a side trip to the Tasman Glacier, a photographer’s dream
- Benefit from the local insights of your lively, entertaining and highly knowledgeable tour guide
- Relax in the comfort of a roomy minibus with free WIFI and extra-large windows for panoramic viewing
- Return transport by comfortable minibus
- Experienced guide with live commentary
- Scenic stops
- Lunch at Hermitage Hotel
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Entry to Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, including 3D theatre, museum, gallery, and planetarium
- Optional side trip to Tasman Glacier
- Complimentary WIFI and USB charging ports
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Rain gear
Know before you go
- New Zealand weather is unpredictable at any time of the year. Whilst you'll be warm inside the bus, dress or prepare for all seasons as much of Canterbury is surprisingly remote. Wear walking shoes or boots with good grip soles that can cope with a bit of mud in wet conditions.