Queenstown: Kawarau Gorge, Lake Pukaki & Aoraki Mt Cook Tour

Description

Highlights

• Private and Luxury
• Full-day Tours
• Adventure Tours
• Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
• Weather Dependent - Moderate
• Bus Tours
• Day Trips

What makes this experience special

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Depart heading north. Guide introduces the day as we leave N

   Depart heading north. Guide introduces the day as we leave New Zealand's adventure capital. Departure: 6:30 AM.

   Pass by, no stop
2. 2

   We follow the Kawarau Gorge along State Highway 6. The icy b

   We follow the Kawarau Gorge along State Highway 6. The icy blue water and historic Suspension Bridge, birthplace of New Zealand's bungee jumping, are visible from the road. Note from November 1, 2026 this will be replaced with the stop in Wanaka.

   15 min
3. 3

   Pass through Cromwell, a Central Otago township known for it

   Pass through Cromwell, a Central Otago township known for its vineyards and stone fruit. Views of Lake Dunstan.

   Pass by, no stop
4. 4

   This stop is only included on tours after November 1, 2026.

   This stop is only included on tours after November 1, 2026. Here the Guide collects lunch while you explore the lakefront, home of #ThatWānakaTree. Views towards Mt Aspiring National Park. Wānaka-based travellers join here.

   15 min
5. 5

   Stop in Ōmārama, "the place of light" in te reo Māori. The n

   Stop in Ōmārama, "the place of light" in te reo Māori. The nearby Ahuriri Valley was a filming location for Disney's live-action Mulan.

   5 min
6. 6

   A man-made lake built for the Mackenzie Basin's hydro-electr

   A man-made lake built for the Mackenzie Basin's hydro-electricity network. Popular for rowing, fishing, and water skiing.

   5 min
7. 7

   Glacier-fed lake shifting from ice blue to deep aqua. On cle

   Glacier-fed lake shifting from ice blue to deep aqua. On clear days, Aoraki rises directly from the water's edge.

   5 min
8. 8

   Approximately 40% of the park is covered by glaciers. Ninete

   Approximately 40% of the park is covered by glaciers. Nineteen peaks exceed 3000 metres. Options: Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Track or Hooker Valley or Mt Cook Village and Visitor Centre, scenic flights or Heli Hike (sold separately). Collection time 2:15 pm.

   2h
9. 9

   Feed the fish and buy fresh local salmon. Omitted if the tou

   Feed the fish and buy fresh local salmon. Omitted if the tour is running late.

   20 minAdmission included
10. 10

    Ancient glacial formations built into craggy pinnacles. Omit

    Ancient glacial formations built into craggy pinnacles. Omitted in bad weather or if running late.

    10 min
11. 11

    Tussocked valleys in every direction. Merino sheep common in

    Tussocked valleys in every direction. Merino sheep common in the area.

    Pass by, no stop
12. 12

    Drop off Wānaka-based travellers before the Crown Range.

    Drop off Wānaka-based travellers before the Crown Range.

    Pass by, no stop
13. 13

    Established 1863 to service the Otago Gold Rush. One of New

    Established 1863 to service the Otago Gold Rush. One of New Zealand's most-photographed historic buildings.

    5 min
14. 14

    The highest main road in Aotearoa. Panoramic views over Quee

    The highest main road in Aotearoa. Panoramic views over Queenstown and the Remarkables.

    Pass by, no stop
15. 15

    Drop-off point confirmed with your guide at the start of the

    Drop-off point confirmed with your guide at the start of the day.

    Pass by, no stop

Useful information

Cancellation policy

• More than 1 day before100% refund
• Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

• Neonato0-3 anni
• Bambino4-14 anni
  €175
• Adulto15-99 anni
  €249

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• Queenstown: Kawarau Gorge, Lake Pukaki & Aoraki Mt Cook Tour

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