Mt Cook Explorer - From Queenstown

ourney from Queenstown into the heart of the Southern Alps on this full-day private tour to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest peak and some of the country's most dramatic alpine scenery.

Travelling with your own experienced driver guide in a comfortable luxury vehicle, you'll head north through Mackenzie Country, taking in iconic central South Island stops along the way including Cromwell, Lindis Pass, Omarama, and Twizel, before arriving at the brilliant turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki — one of the most photographed views in the country, with Aoraki Mount Cook rising in the distance.

Continuing into Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, you'll spend approximately 3.5 hours in and around Mt Cook Village, with time to explore at your own pace — whether that's a short local walk, taking in the surrounding glaciers and snow-capped peaks, or simply relaxing and soaking in the alpine setting. For those wanting to add to the experience, optional scenic helicopter flights and glacier walk activities are available.

With a private guide throughout, flexible scenic stops, and door-to-door hotel collection from Queenstown, this is an ideal way to experience the grandeur of Aoraki Mount Cook without the constraints of a group tour.

Highlights include:

• Full-day private guided tour


• Hotel collection and drop-off


• Experienced local driver guide


• Scenic drive through Mackenzie Country — Cromwell, Lindis Pass, Omarama, Twizel


• Turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki


• Approximately 3.5 hours in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Mt Cook Village


• Optional scenic helicopter flights and glacier walk activities