Timaru - Lake Tekapo with Mt Cook Views

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Timaru - Lake Tekapo with Mt Cook Views | Scenic Day Tour

2 Adults x $232.88

$465.76

Approx Total

$465.76

Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Private transportation
Local in depth commentary of The Mackenzie Country, Access to private roads with breathtaking views
Return to cruise ship port minimum 1 hour before departure
Transportation from Timaru to Lake Tekapo and return
Access Mt. John Scenic Road, Amazing 360 Views of The Mackenzie Country

No food provided on tour, there will be time for guests to enjoy lunch in Lake Tekapo during your free time.

Overview

This is a small group sightseeing tour created for Cruise Ship Passengers arriving in Timaru. This sightseeing tour journeys from the sea to the foothills to the mighty turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo. You'll also access a private sheep farm offering views of Mt Cook & Lake Pukaki and the impressive snow capped mountain and glaciers of Mt Cook. Enjoy in depth local commentary on the outstanding natural landscapes of The Mackenzie Country, history and the unique geological processes that make this part of the South Island so breathtaking. Explore some of the finest scenery while exploring Lake Tekapo for 45mins at your leisure. Capture The Church of the Good Shepherd and grab lunch in town at your own expense. After lunch, you will be off on a backcountry road to explore some private viewpoints of Mt Cook & Lake Pukaki via a private sheep farm. The access we offer is totally exclusive and offers you the chance to view Mt Cook while being on a cruise ship!

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Pickup details

Please take the Cruise Ship Shuttle service to the Timaru I site. Your small group tour bus will be located just across the street from the shuttle drop-off at the Timaru I Site. Your Driver will have an identified shirt on and a sign to help you identify him. All tours ... will ensure travelers will be returned to the I site in Timaru by a minimum of 1 hour before the departure time of your ship ( in some tours, this may mean a 6-hour return tour). Read more ▼

Itinerary

Lake Tekapo

Experience some of New Zealand’s finest scenery of the legendary Mackenzie Country. This sightseeing tour journeys from the sea to the foothills to the mighty glaciers and turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo. Enjoy in-depth local commentary on the outstanding natural landscapes of The Mackenzie Country, its history, and the unique geological processes that make this part of the South Island so incredible. You’ll explore some of the finest scenery on this tour and have time to explore Lake Tekapo for 1.5 hours at your own leisure. Just enough time to snap photos of the Church of the Good Shepherd, have a walk along the lake, and grab lunch in town at your own expense. After lunch, you will be off on a backcountry road to explore some private viewpoints of Mt Cook & Lake Pukaki, before returning back to the Port of Timaru.

2 hours
The Church of the Good Shepherd

Majestic and beautiful stone Church set in one of the Worlds most beautiful places. Enjoy a few minutes of breathtaking views of this special and popular attraction in Lake Tekapo.

30 minutes
Lake Pukaki

You'll get the best views of Mt Cook across Lake Pukaki via a private sheep farm.

20 minutes
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

You will get breathtaking views of Mt Cook ( weather permitting) from our access to a stunning private Sheep Farm which offers some of the best views of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and Lake Pukaki. We will not be driving into Mt Cook Village, as time demands are too short for Cruise Ship Port stops. This allows cruise ship passengers the chance to view Mt Cook by land within a small time frame.

25 minutes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.

Free Cancellation

April 28100% refund

April 29No refund

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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Great Tour!

Published on Feb, 2024

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and our driver was great! We were on time and got to see a lot of the country side that we were not seeing from the ship. I highly recommend this tour.

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