Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour (or in reverse)

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase
Gratuities

Overview

This tour provides an alternative to large coach transfers between Christchurch and Queenstown ( or in reverse ) and is a more intimate journey than flying. The trip takes you across the Canterbury farming plains and eventually through the foothills to the Southern Alps. Further south the route takes you through the iconic MacKenzie Country, named after an infamous sheep rustler and past the glacially formed lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. Tekapo boasts a famous lakeside chapel while beyond the headwaters of Pukaki is New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook. Photographic opportunities abound though weather permitting. From here the trip passes through the world renowned gliding area of Omarama and into the dramatic landscape of the Lindis Pass. The drive continues past Lake Dunstan and into the Kawarau Gorge, site of the world's first bungy and home to award winning wineries.

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123 Motel 23 Peverel Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
136 On Bealey Motel 136 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
2 On Whiteleigh & 239 On Lincoln Motel 2 Whiteleigh Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 08024
63 at Cranford Motel 67 Cranford Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8054
Aalton Motel 19 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Abbey Motor Lodge 209 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Achilles Motel 118 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Adina Heritage Christchurch 28 - 30 Cathedral Square, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Adleburgh Homestay 12 Holly Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Admiral Motel 168 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Adorian Motel 347 Worcester Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8062
Alcala Motor Lodge 100 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Alexandra Court Motel 960 Colombo Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Alglenn Motel 59 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Amross Court Motor Lodge 61 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Annabelle Court Motel 42 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Aotea Motel 302 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Arena Motel 30 Whiteleigh Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8024
Argyle on the Park motel 145 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Arthur's Court Motor Lodge 110 Sherborne Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Ashford Motor Lodge 35 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Ashleigh Court Motel 47 Matai Street West, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
At The Right Place 85 - 87 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Avalon Accommodation 301 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Azena Motel 12 Cranford Street, St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Bealey Avenue Motel 229 Bealey Avenue, City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Bella Vista Motel & Apartments 193 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Bellano Motel Suites 77 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Belmont Motor Inn 172 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
BreakFree On Cashel Christchurch 165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Camelot Motor Lodge 28 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Carnmore Hagley Park 22 Ricarton Road, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Carnmore Hagley Park 22 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Cashel Court Motel 457 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Casino Court Motor Lodge 76 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
CentrePoint on Colombo Motel 859 Colombo Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton 189 Dean Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Cherry Tree Lodge 12 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Christchurch Intl Airport Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
City Central Motel Apartments 252 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
City Centre Motel 876 Colombo Street, Christchurch Centrial, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
City Worcester Motel 336 Worcester Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8062
Colombo in the City 863 Colombo Street, City Centre - closest motel to city centre, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Colonial Inn Motel 43 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Country Glen Lodge 107 Bealey Avenue, Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Courtesy Court Motel 33 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Cranford Cottages And Motel 63 Cranford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Crowne Plaza Christchurch, an IHG hotel 764 Colombo Street, Armagh St., Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Delago Motel Apartments 31 Papanui Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Diplomat Motel 127 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Distinction Christchurch Hotel 14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Ferry Motel 330 Ferry Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Fino Hotel & Suites 87 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Flag Hotel Camelot Cathedral Square 66 Cathedral Square, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8001
Gothic Heights Motel 430 Hagley Avenue, Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Hagley Park Motel 13 Darvel Street, (Corner Ayr Street), Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Hotel 115 Christchurch 115 Worcester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Hotel Carlton Mill 17 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Ibis Christchurch 107 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Lorenzo Motor Lodge 36 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
MCM Motel Christchurch 241 Bealey Avenue, Central, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Merivale Court Motel 97 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Merivale Manor 122 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Milano Motor Lodge 87 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square 52 Cathedral Square, Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Parkview on Hagley 1 Riccarton Road, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Pavilions Hotel 42 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments 113 Worcester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Raceway Motel 222 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8024
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City 264-266 Tuam Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Randolph Motel / Apartments 79 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch 166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Roma on Riccarton Motel 38 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Rosewood Court Motel 85 Sherborne Street, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Rydges Latimer Christchurch 30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8011
Salerno Motel Apartments 148 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Scenic Hotel Cotswold 88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Sherborne Motor Lodge 94 Sherborne Street, St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
Southern Comfort Motel 53 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Sudima Christchurch City 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments 175 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
The Adelphi 49 Papanui Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8014
The Classic Villa 17 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch Arts Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
The George Christchurch 50 Park Terrace, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
The Riccarton Hotel 106 Mandeville St, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8400
Tower Junction Motor Lodge 112 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8041
Tudor Court Motel 57 Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013
Tuscana Motor Lodge 74 Bealey Avenue, , Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ, 8013

Pickup details

We will pick up from any Hotel, B&B, home-stay within central Christchurch This tour can be run in reverse. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

Lake Tekapo

A stop can be made at Tekapo to see the famous lakeside church and for views of the lake and the distant Godley Peaks.

1 hour
Lake Pukaki

At Pukaki, glorious views of Mt Cook may be seen. Plenty of opportunities for photo stops. (Views are weather dependent).

10 minutes
Lindis Pass (Pass By)

Head over the Lindis Pass and into the Otago Province. Here, a dramatic change in the landscape occurs as you head towards Queenstown.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Free Cancellation

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April 26No refund

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Use Dave Sanford outstanding travel guide in NZ

Published on Nov, 2024

We had one of the most otherworldly scenic trips from Queenstown to Christchurch and then from Christchurch to Kaikoura. Our guide was Dave Sanford(request him). Along a 6 hour trip he talked us through the history and geography of what we were seeing with strategic and memorable stops along the way. He is an excellent driver (and on these roads that is exactly what you want). So intelligent and conversational. So enjoyable to be with on a long journey.

Best guide in NZ

Published on Dec, 2023

Dave Sandford was an AMAZING guide. He gave us a great overview of Christchurch soon after we landed then spent 2 days with us. Has a lot of information, a great personality, and knows how to "read" his audience and tailor his focus accordingly.

Tia showed Us ALL of the Cool Stuff on our Tour

Published on Jul, 2019

Tia picked us up in Christchurch for us to start our 10 day adventure. We stopped in Hanmer Springs for three days and then she picked us up again and stayed with us as we toured the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Since she had been raised here and had been driving for several years she was full of information, cool tips, neat history, plant life, Moriori History. She was a hoot to be around and she made sure and confirmed all of our reservations prior to each days arrival. If you get the pleasure of having Tia as your guide you will be so thrilled. We miss her already.

Journey Across Canterbury Plans and Helicopter trip to Mt. Cook

Published on Mar, 2019

Our guide Dave Sandford did an excellent job of pointing out the highlights with stops for snacks and photography. We would not have known that Dave was new to the travel business had he not told us. His love for the country was clear. He made us feel like friends.

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