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Queenstown → Aoraki / Mount Cook – One-Day Private Tour
A spectacular alpine day trip from Queenstown to Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. The journey combines Lake Wakatipu, Lindis Pass, Lake Pukaki and the Southern Alps before reaching Mount Cook Village.
Queenstown → Cromwell → Lindis Pass → Omarama → Twizel → Lake Pukaki → Aoraki / Mount Cook Village → Hooker Valley → Queenstown
Highlights
- Scenic drive through Central Otago
- Lindis Pass
- Omarama
- Twizel
- Turquoise Lake Pukaki
- Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
- Mount Cook Village
- Hooker Valley
- Mueller Lake & Glacier viewpoints
- Southern Alps
- Tasman Glacier area
- Plenty of scenic photography stops
Hooker Valley Experience
For guests who enjoy walking, the Hooker Valley Track is the highlight. The track leads through the Hooker Valley towards Hooker Lake, with spectacular views of Aoraki / Mount Cook, glaciers, alpine landscapes and swing bridges.
DOC currently recommends allowing around 3–4 hours return for the walk.
For guests wanting a shorter experience, the Kea Point Track provides excellent views of Aoraki / Mount Cook, Hooker Valley and Mueller Glacier.
Alternative: Tasman Glacier
Instead of the longer Hooker Valley walk, guests can visit the Tasman Glacier View Track.
It is a short but steep walk to a viewpoint overlooking Tasman Lake and Haupapa / Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest glacier.
Package Includes
- Private luxury vehicle
- Professional driver/guide
- Queenstown hotel pickup & drop-off
- Complimentary bottled water
- Flexible sightseeing and photography stops
- Luggage assistance
- Free Wi-Fi where available
Excludes
- Meals and refreshments
- Entry fees or optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Important Information
This is a long full-day journey, so an early departure from Queenstown is recommended to maximise time in the Mount Cook area.
Alpine weather can change rapidly, with strong winds, rain, snow and temperature changes possible at any time.
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