Mount Cook Day Tour ex-Dunedin
Product Code: WJD03
Embark on a day trip from Dunedin to Aoraki Mount Cook in a private hired vehicle, exploring stunning landscapes and landmarks along the way. Choose to finish the day tour at Dunedin, Queenstown, Christchurch, or Mount Cook itself.
Key Info:
- Price: Varies based on group size
- Duration: 12.5 Hours
- Group Type & Size: Private tour exclusively for your group of 1 to 10 travelers
- Pickup from: From Dunedin
- Pickup Time: Flexible, but the recommended start time is 7 AM.
- Finish Tour at: Dunedin, Queenstown, Christchurch, or Mount Cook itself.
- Booking Cut-Off Time: To ensure your trip the next day, please book by 9 PM the day before at the latest.
- Tour language: English. Other language options are subject to the availability of a tour guide.
Features:
- Immerse yourself in the majestic scenery of Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki
- Enjoy the scenic beauty of alpine flora and fauna, and glacial waters
- Engage in activities that you like at Mount Cook
- A private vehicle experience with a knowledgeable guide/driver exclusively for your group
- Enjoy complimentary water bottles, light packaged snacks and WiFi on board
Description:
Embark on a beautiful journey from Dunedin to Aoraki Mount Cook. Your day starts with a morning pick-up from your hotel or accommodation anywhere within Dunedin city. As we drive towards Mount Cook, enjoy the flexibility to briefly stop for washroom breaks, food, or photos. Passing by charming places like Oamaru, Waitaki River and Omarama, take a brunch stop at Omarama. You’ll not only enjoy the scenic views but also soak in the history of these locations.
As we approach Lake Pukaki, enjoy a stop at panoramic lookout points and a scenic drive parallel to the tranquil blue waters, allowing you to soak in the serenity and capture breathtaking moments. The drive towards Mount Cook offers awe-inspiring views. Upon reaching Mount Cook, immerse yourself in the mesmerizing scenery. Opt for the Hooker Valley Track, featuring famous swing bridges, and catch a glimpse of ice at Hooker Lake as time permits. Look out for kea, the world’s only alpine parrot. Alternatively, engage in other activities like a helicopter ride, depending on weather conditions. Make a brief stop at Mount Cook Visitor Centre and learn more about the history and place or opt for Tasman Glacier Walks as time permits.
You have the option to either return to Dunedin or conclude your journey at Mount Cook to embark on a new adventure. You can also choose to be dropped off at either Christchurch or Queenstown. Please let us know your preferred option when booking.
Regrettably, our enchanting journey concludes as we drop you off at your preferred location. Cherish the memories of a day filled with spectacular landscapes and the essence of New Zealand’s natural beauty.
Includes:
- Pickup and drop-off
- Private vehicle experience with a guide/driver
- Water bottles
- Packaged snacks
- WiFi in the vehicle
- Commentary
- Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
Excludes:
- Meals and Drinks
- Travel Insurance
- Anything not described in the inclusions
Additional Information:
- Most travelers with a general level of fitness can participate, except those who are pregnant, have mobility impairments, or serious medical conditions.
- Be in comfortable walking shoes and having sunscreen is recommended if the weather is sunny.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions unless there is a road closure. Weather can change rapidly in the alpine region, so carrying a warm waterproof jacket is always a good idea.
- Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance.












