Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo from Queenstown

Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo, this small group, fully
guided day trip combines all of the key highlights of Mt Cook with scenic
flights in a helicopter and a ski plane including a Tasman Glacier landing
plus free time to do other optional activities of your choice.

Please be aware that while lunch is not provided on this tour, there will be
several opportunities for you to purchase food along the way & while you are
in Aoraki / Mt Cook.

Highlights:

• Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
• Guided Bus Tour from Queenstown
• Scenic Helicopter & Ski Plane Experience Including Glacier Landing
• Lake Pukaki
• Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass and the Southern Alps
• High Country Salmon
• Free time for activities & walks

Itinerary:

1. ** Queenstown -** Your tour starts in the stunning city of
Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene
for your adventurous day but also point out and guide you past some of the
area’s top highlights.

2. ** Kawarau Suspension Bridge –** Departing Queenstown we then
make our way through the Kawarau Gorge passing stunning views, the Kawarau
Suspension Bridge and the famous Roaring Meg Lookout. Time and light
permitting we will stop for that first great shot of the tour.

3. ** Cromwell –** Exiting the Kawarau Gorge we enter the fruit and
wine growing region of Cromwell. Passing huge fields of vines, we cross Lake
Dunstan and follow this beautiful lake towards Lindis Pass.

4. ** Lindis Pass –** Climbing in altitude, Lindis Pass has amazing
views down through the valleys. Being one of only three alpine roads through
the otherwise impassable Southern Alps, we stop at the famous lookout at the
top of the pass for an essential photo.

5. ** Omarama** – While driving through the endless plains of the
Mackenzie district we will spot several of the famous Merino breed of sheep
before stopping at the quaint township of Omarama. While in Omarama we have
time for a break or even to try the best creamy chicken pie in NZ (in our
opinion)!

6. ** Lake Pukaki** –Turning west we begin to enter the Aoraki
National Park and Lake Pukaki begins to emerge in front of us. Lake Pukaki is
one of the bluest lakes you will ever see and is stunningly framed by the
backdrop of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. We stop for some amazing
photos and to marvel at the sight that we are beholding. It’s not hard to see
why many Lord of the Rings scene were filmed nearby and we will point them out
for you.

7. ** Ultimate Alpine Experience** – Next get ready for an
unforgettable experience and fly in a ski plane and a helicopter, on the same
day, for the ultimate experience of Aoraki/Mount Cook! This amazing scenic
adventure includes a glacier snow landing on the Tasman Glacier.

8. ** Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park** – Once your flight is complete,
you have free time to enjoy free walks/hikes or one of the extra optional
activities. Some of our recommendations include Kea Point Track or the Sir
Edmond Hillary Alpine Centre. Whatever you decide to do we will pick you up
and drop you off where you need to go and make sure you are well looked after.

9. ** High Country Salmon** - Farewelling Aoraki/Mt Cook Village and
making our way back to Queenstown we stop in at High Country Salmon, a local
salmon farm, where you can feed the fish and taste some of the freshest salmon
in New Zealand.

10. ** Jacksons Orchard** – During summer months when the sun is
still up as we get close to Queenstown we often stop at Jacksons Orchard to
try or buy some delicious local fruit or real fruit ice cream.

11. ** Queenstown –** Sadly the tour must come to an end as we re-
enter Queenstown and say our goodbyes.

Inclusions:

• Small Group
• Fully Guided Bus Tour
• Ultimate Alpine Experience Scenic Flights & Glacier Landing
• Water available & snacks provided

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at
Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and
the little details that set our tours well apart. Led by our famously
passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing
their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable
minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. Secret stops,
wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and
many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

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