<ul>
	<li>More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund</li>
	<li>Less than 24 hours before departure: No refund</li>
	<li>Weather cancellation: The tour is not cancelled due to forecast bad weather unless conditions pose a health and safety risk</li>
	<li>Weather-related customer cancellation: Cancellation requests must be received at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund</li>
	<li>Tour cancellation by the tour operator: If the tour is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the tour operator&rsquo;s control, customers may choose an alternative trip or a full refund</li>
	<li>Voluntary early departure: No refund is provided for unused transport, sightseeing, activities, meals or services if you voluntarily leave the tour</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Scenic flight at Aoraki Mt Cook, which is booked and sold separately</li>
</ul>

The journey includes the Canterbury Plains, Fairlie, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Aoraki Mt Cook Village and National Park, Ōmārama, Wānaka, Cardrona and Crown Range.

You can choose to walk the Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Track or Hooker Valley Track, or explore Mt Cook Village, including the Visitor Centre and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.

you may not have enough time to complete the full track during the allocated time at Aoraki Mt Cook National Park.

Yes. A scenic flight can be arranged for you and your group, but it is booked and sold separately.

Yes, bottled water and Kiwi snacks are included.

Set off from Christchurch in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter or similar vehicle and travel through the Canterbury Plains towards Fairlie. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share commentary about the landscapes and sights. Stop at Fairlie Bakehouse for 10 minutes before continuing towards the Mackenzie District.

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At Lake Tekapo, enjoy panoramic alpine scenery and a 15-minute stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd, one of New Zealand&rsquo;s most photographed locations. Continue to Lake Pukaki for a 10-minute scenic stop, with views towards Aoraki on clear days.

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The main highlight is Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, where you will have approximately 2&ndash;2.5 hours to explore, although this may be reduced due to road conditions or delays. Depending on conditions and available time, you can choose the Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Track, the Hooker Valley Track, or explore Mt Cook Village, including the Visitor Centre and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. The full Hooker Valley Track may not be completed within the available time. A scenic flight can also be arranged separately.

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Continue through Ōmārama, with a 10&ndash;15-minute photo stop at the Clay Cliffs when weather and conditions allow, followed by a scenic lookout at Lindis Pass. The journey then continues through Wānaka and across the Crown Range, with a 5-minute stop at the historic Cardrona Hotel and a photo opportunity at a Crown Range lookout overlooking Queenstown and The Remarkables.

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Finally, arrive in Queenstown, where you will be dropped off ready for your onward plans. Lunch from Fairlie Bakehouse, bottled water, Kiwi snacks, WiFi, USB charging and commentary are included throughout the journey.

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Max Group Size

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Eco Tour

Cheeky Kea Tours

Breakfree

Christchurch Bus Interchange (intercity stop on Lichfield Street)

Christchurch City Hotel

Crowne Plaza

Distinction Christchurch

Fino

Geraldine (Public Toilets)

Hotel GIve

Novotel City

Rolleston BP

Rydges

Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Sudima City

The George

Urbanz

<ul>
	<li>Get up to 10% cashback when you book with us!</li>
	<li>One-way transport from Christchurch to Queenstown</li>
	<li>Small group tour</li>
	<li>Carbon neutral tour</li>
	<li>Modern Mercedes Sprinter or similar vehicle</li>
	<li>Experienced and knowledgeable tour guide</li>
	<li>Commentary throughout the journey</li>
	<li>Lunch pre-ordered from Fairlie Bakehouse</li>
	<li>Bottled water,&nbsp;Kiwi snacks,&nbsp;WiFi onboard,&nbsp;USB charging</li>
	<li>Stops at Fairlie Bakehouse, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, Ōmārama Clay Cliffs, Lindis Pass, Wānaka, Cardrona and Crown Range</li>
	<li>Time to explore Aoraki Mt Cook Village and National Park</li>
	<li>Optional Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Track or Hooker Valley Track walks</li>
	<li>Scenic photo opportunities throughout the journey</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Child age: Children aged 4&ndash;14 years are eligible for child admission</li>
	<li>Children: Children must have their own seat booked and cannot sit on a guardian&rsquo;s lap</li>
	<li>Child seats: Child seats may be required in accordance with New Zealand law</li>
	<li>Luggage allowance: Each passenger may bring one large bag with a maximum combined length, width and height of 158 cm and a maximum weight of 23 kg, plus one day or small bag weighing no more than 7 kg</li>
	<li>Oversize luggage: Additional or oversize luggage must be arranged in advance and may incur additional charges</li>
	<li>Wheelchairs and mobility equipment: Wheelchairs, mobility scooters and baby pushchairs that cannot be collapsed to fit within the standard luggage allowance are treated as oversize luggage and must be arranged in advance</li>
	<li>Pickup: You are responsible for being at the selected pickup location at the correct time and are recommended to be ready 10 minutes before pickup</li>
	<li>Late arrival: If you are not at the pickup location at the required time, you may be treated as a no-show and may be left behind</li>
	<li>Itinerary: The itinerary may be altered due to road or weather conditions, strikes, public holidays, local festivals, cultural reasons or other circumstances</li>
	<li>Aoraki Mt Cook National Park: The advertised 2&ndash;2.5-hour exploration period may be reduced due to road conditions or delays, and the full walking tracks may not be completed</li>
	<li>Ōmārama Clay Cliffs: This stop may be omitted in bad weather or if the tour is delayed</li>
	<li>Seat requests: Seat requests are not guaranteed unless a guaranteed premium or single seat has been purchased</li>
	<li>WiFi and USB charging: These are complimentary facilities and may occasionally be unavailable without compensation</li>
	<li>Food and drinks onboard: Only food supplied by the tour operator may be consumed onboard unless approved by the driver or guide. Beverages must be in a keep cup with a sealable lid or a bottle with a lid</li>
	<li>Smoking: Smoking is not permitted on tourist coaches</li>
	<li>Health and fitness: Participants must be suitably fit for the tour and advise the tour operator of any health or fitness issues that may affect their participation</li>
	<li>Special requirements: Special requirements should be provided in writing at least 48 hours before the tour</li>
	<li>Dietary requirements: Dietary requirements must be provided at least 24 hours before the tour. If not provided, a standard meal will be supplied</li>
	<li>Tour operation: This tour may be operated in conjunction with a partner operator. A booking-system confirmation does not mean the tour is fully confirmed; manual confirmation is required from the partner operator</li>
	<li>Third-party bookings: If you book through a third party, that provider&rsquo;s terms and conditions may differ and will apply</li>
</ul>

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