One-Way Transfer To Tekapo
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt. Cook 1-Way Small-Group Tour
from $203.91 per person
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- Duration
- 9 hours
- Meeting point
- The Station, Queenstown
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Run by
- Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Overview
This one-way small-group tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel moves you from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo over roughly 9 hours, with the longest stop inside Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. You meet at The Station on Shotover Street in Queenstown at 6:30am, and the day finishes at the Dark Sky Project at Lake Tekapo.
The route strings together several short stops before the main event. There is a brief pause at Lindis Pass, a 30-minute stop at Omarama, a quick stop at Lake Pukaki, then two hours in the national park. A final 10-minute stop at Lake Tekapo rounds out the day before drop-off.
The group is capped at 15 travellers, with a guide, snacks, water and an air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pickup from selected locations is included, and each person can bring one large and one small bag, which makes it practical for people changing accommodation. Note there is no toilet on board and the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
From$203.91 per person
Duration9 hours
Rating4.5 from 26 reviews
What's Included
Included
- Complimentary Hotel Pickup (select locations only)
- Water available & snacks provided
- Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Fully guided small group tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Booster seat (Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger; please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
Not Included
- Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way
- No toilet on board
Run byCheeky Kiwi Travel
Itinerary
- Meet at The StationMeet at The Station, Home of Adventure, on the corner of Shotover and Camp Streets in Queenstown. Pickup time is 6:30am, and complimentary hotel pickup is available from select locations.
- Lindis Pass stopA 5-minute stop at Lindis Pass, free to visit.
- Omarama breakA 30-minute stop at Omarama. Lunch is not included, and there are opportunities to purchase food along the way.
- Lake Pukaki stopA 5-minute stop at Lake Pukaki, free of charge, before heading into the national park.
- Aoraki Mount Cook National ParkTwo hours inside Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu). This is the main stop of the day.
- Lake Tekapo stopA 10-minute stop at Lake Tekapo before the final drop-off.
- Drop-off at Dark Sky ProjectThe tour ends at the Dark Sky Project, 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999.
PickupIncluded
Starts InQueenstown
What To Expect From The Tour
Here is what to sort out before you book.
- Luggage allowance. Each traveller can bring one large and one small piece of luggage, which suits people moving accommodation from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo.
- Food and drink. Snacks and water are provided on board. Lunch is not included, so plan to buy it along the way at one of the stops.
- Early start. The tour leaves Queenstown at 6:30am from The Station on Shotover Street. Hotel pickup from select locations is included; check your hotel on the booking page.
- Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 15 travellers and a guide. Booster seats for children aged 7 and younger are available, though you can bring your own if you prefer.
- No toilet on board. There is no restroom on the vehicle. This matters on a day that runs around 9 hours from the 6:30am start.
- Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and there is no restroom on board, which matters on a 9-hour day with a 6:30am start. Lunch is not included, so budget for food along the way. The operator requires a minimum number of travellers to run, and if that minimum is not met you will be offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
The tour includes complimentary hotel pickup from select locations, snacks and water, a fully guided small-group experience in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a booster seat for children aged 7 and younger if needed. Luggage space of one large and one small bag per person is also included. Lunch and restroom facilities on board are not.
Where Does The Tour Start And Finish?
It starts at The Station, Home of Adventure, on the corner of Shotover and Camp Streets in Queenstown, with a 6:30am pickup time. Hotel pickup is available from select locations. It ends at the Dark Sky Project, 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo.
Are Entry Fees Extra?
No. All the stops, including Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, are free to visit. Lunch is not included, and there are opportunities to purchase food along the way.
Is The Tour Suitable For Children?
Yes. Most travellers can participate, and a safety or booster seat for children aged 7 and younger is provided, or you can bring your own. Just advise the operator of your preference when booking.
Can I Bring My Luggage?
Yes, each guest can bring one large and one small piece of luggage. This makes the tour practical for travellers moving from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo rather than returning the same day.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before departure are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time. Weather cancellations and minimum-numbers cancellations both come with the option of a different date or a full refund.
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