From NZD
$149.00 per adult
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Group Size: 5 to 20 participants
*Temporary tour conditions due to the partial closure of the Hooker Valley Track, please click here
*We may be able to increase the capacity even if the booking shows full or sold out. Please select your preferred date and join the waiting list, as no advance payment is required. If you have any questions, please contact us here.
*Booking for July are currently open. However, if the minimum customer requirement is not met, we will manually update your booking status to pending within 24 hours of your reservation.
Itinerary
Meeting point 8:00 AM (Summer) / 8:30 AM (Winter)
The meeting point for our tour is either the car park at the Tekapo Four Square supermarket or the public parking area next to the supermarket.
Peter’s lookout 9:00 AM
One of the best views of Lake Pukaki and Aoraki(Mt Cook),and the surrounding Southern Alps is absolutely stunning, making it a must-visit spot.
Hermitage Hotel 9:30 to 9:45 AM
If you prefer not to participate in the hiking activity, you can choose to disembark at the hotel and reassemble at 3pm.
Tasman Glacier Viewpoint 9:45 AM
For a memorable experience, consider exploring a short walking track offering magnificent views of the Tasman Glacier and Tasman Lake. Please note that while the track is a relatively easy walk, it does involve ascending approximately 300 steps. If you prefer an alternative, we also offer the Tasman River Track, which is a very easy walk.
Hooker Valley track and more 10:45 AM
You are free to walk at your own pace on the self-guided walk.
The Hooker Valley Track is currently accessible up to the viewing platform between the first and second bridges (3.5 km return walk).
After your hike, our driver can take you to Mount Cook Village at any time. You can enjoy free time there until the return shuttle, or explore other walking tracks in the area.
Kea Point Track – Easy (45–60 min return)
Red Tarns Track – Moderate (1.5–2 hrs return)
Sealy Tarns Track – Hard (2.5–3 hrs return)
Hermitage Hotel 3:00 PM
Please gather in front of the hotel at 3pm to return to Lake Tekapo. If you are engaged in another activity or require pickup from a different location, please inform the driver on the day of the tour.
Lake Pukaki 4:00 PM
Lake Tekapo 4:30 – 5:00 PM
The group returns to the village around 5 pm.
Please ask our driver if you require a drop-off at your accommodation.
(The end time may be delayed by approximately 30 minutes.)
Mount Cook
Aoraki Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand and holds significant historical importance. This region is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known as Te Wāhipounamu, meaning “the place of greenstone” and representing the preciousness of the South Island.
Aoraki Mount Cook offers stunning natural beauty, with its mountainous terrain, glaciers, lakes, and breathtaking valleys. Visitors can enjoy various outdoor activities such as mountaineering, hiking, climbing, and scenic flights by helicopter or ski plane.
Alongside the outdoor activities, the Hermitage Hotel offers additional attractions such as a planetarium, the Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre museum, and a café-bar restaurant, ensuring that all visitors can find enjoyment during their visit.
In recent years, Tekapo has expanded its accommodation options for international tourists, making it more convenient to embark on day trips from Tekapo to Mount Cook.
Inclusion
- A bottle of water
- Snacks
- Free Wi-Fi
- 240v & USB charging
- Snow Spikes (Winter only)
Options
- Helicopter flights
- Snow plane experience
- Glacier walking experience