Aoraki / Mount Cook Tours

Visit Aoraki / Mount Cook on a day tour with InterCity. Containing New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park is no doubt one of the most scenic places in New Zealand.
  • Full Day Tour
  • Departs from Christchurch | Queenstown | Aoraki / Mount Cook

Overview

Travel to the foothills of New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki / Mount Cook, on an InterCity sightseeing tour.

Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach through ruggedly beautiful landscape and over the Lindis Pass into the Mackenzie Country. Enter the amazing Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain, and enjoy the amazing alpine scenery. According to Māori legend, the boy Aoraki and his brothers once hit a reef in their canoe. When they climbed to the higher side of the tilting vessel, the cold south wind froze them, turning them into stone. Aoraki and family now form the Southern Alps, which you will see in all their glory on this tour.

During your stop at Mount Cook Village, choose to enjoy a delicious lunch at the famous Hermitage Hotel (at your own expense), or take a scenic flight over this spectacular region (at your own expense, weather permitting).

If you continue up north to Christchurch, you will travel past Lake Pukaki to Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd against the backdrop of this vivid blue glacier-fed lake.

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Mount Cook Day Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown
$350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00
Mount Cook Day Tour: Queenstown to Christchurch
$350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00
Mount Cook to Christchurch Day Tour: One Way
$250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00
Mount Cook to Queenstown Day Tour: One Way
$250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00
Queenstown to Mount Cook Day Tour: One Way
$250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00
Christchurch To Mount Cook Day Tour: One Way
$250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00

FAQs

What is the itinerary of the Mount Cook day trip?

Here is a approximate timeline of the journey to and from Mount Cook. But please note that these timings may change based on departure location and road conditions, so we advise keeping an eye on any communications from our team for the correct tour details:

7:20 am - Tour departs Lichfield Street, Christchurch
11:00 am - Stop at Church of the Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapo village
12:55 pm - Tour arrives at Aoraki Hermitage Hotel, Mt Cook Village
2:25 pm - Tour departs Aoraki Hermitage Hotel, Mt Cook Village
3:30 pm - Rest Break at Omarama
6:25 pm - Tour arrives at Athol St car park, Queenstown

Can I bring my bags with me?

You can bring one carry-on item with a maximum weight of 5kg and store check-in luggage under the bus. Take a look at our full luggage policy here.

Can I get a refund if I cancel my tour?

No, our day tours are non-refundable.

What happens if my day tour is cancelled due to bad weather?

If your day tour is cancelled for any reason, we’ll contact you to discuss your options. These will include a transfer to the next available service, or a refund of your fare.

Does this tour include meals?

No, our current Mount Cook day tour options do not include lunch. However, we do stop near the Hermitage Hotel in Aoraki Mount Cook which has a Buffet Lunch option at the Alpine Restaurant. Bookings are essential so we suggest planning ahead.

Can I be picked up and dropped off at my accommodation?

Sorry, our great value InterCity day tours don't include hotel pick-up and drop-off. We only operate pick-up and drop-off from our main InterCity bus stops in Christchurch, Queenstown and Mount Cook. Check out our friends at GreatSights for premium day tour options.

What should I bring?

The weather in Mount Cook can change drastically and we recommend you wear or pack warm clothes. Bring a jacket, sunglasses, a sunhat and your camera. Share your experience with us online by tagging #nzallover!