Itinerary

Day 1

Travel from Christchurch through the rich pastoral farmland of the Canterbury Plains, then travel inland to the township of Geraldine where you stop for morning tea (own expense). From Geraldine travel across historic Burkes Pass before descending to the stunning glacial-fed Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd that stands on the lake foreshore. Travel up the western side of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook. Spend time enjoying lunch (own expense) or exploring the Mount Cook Village. Return to Christchurch by coach. There is time for an optional scenic flight before returning to Christchurch (weather permitting).

Highlights

* Canterbury Plains
* Geraldine - for morning tea (own expense)
* Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shepherd
* Lake Pukaki - stunning glacial-fed lake
* Aoraki / Mt Cook
* Mount Cook Village
* Optional Mt Cook scenic flight (own expense)
* Picnic lunch (must be pre-ordered, please select at the next step)

Extra Information

Extras -

Time Schedule

* 6:50am: Commence hotel/motel pick ups
* 7:30am: Depart Copthorne Central Hotel, Christchurch
* 9:30am: Morning tea stop - Kiwi Country Geraldine (30 minutes)
* 11:10am: Arrive Tekapo - visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
* 12:40pm: Arrive Glentanner
* 1:00pm: Arrive Aoraki/Mount Cook Village (lunch is included for prepaid passengers)
* 2:30pm: Depart Mount Cook
* 3:40pm: Arrive Tekapo
* 4:20pm: Arrive Fairlie
* 4:40pm: Afternoon tea stop (20 mins)
* 5:20pm: Arrive Geraldine
* 5:45pm: Arrive Ashburton
* 7:15pm: Arrive Christchurch Airport
* 7:30pm: Commence hotel drop-offs inner city