Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki Day Tour

Itinerary
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Pass By: Christchurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Christchurch New Zealand

After pick-up from your hotel / apartment or preferred location in Christchurch at 8am, take a 3.5 hr scenic drive through spectacular & breathtaking landscapes.

Stop At: Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, Bridge Street, Geraldine New Zealand

Stretch your legs at the historic town of Geraldine and treat your taste buds at an artisan cheese shop or browse for Merino and Alpaca fleece clothing.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Church of the Good Shepherd, Pioneer Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999 New Zealand

Visit the turquoise colored Lake Tekapo & take in the tranquility of this place. Visit the Church of Good Shepherd & the well-recognized Bronze Statue of Sheepdog.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lake Pukaki, New Zealand

Take a drive to Lake Pukaki and admire stunning views of Mt. Cook from a distance.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: High Country Salmon, State Highway 8, Twizel 7944 New Zealand

Grab the opportunity to purchase fresh salmon or feed the fish at a Salmon Farm floating on the glacier waters.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mount John University Observatory, 422 Godley Peaks Road, Lake Tekapo 7999 New Zealand

Then drive to the summit of Mt. John to capture magnificent alpine landscape on your cameras.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tekapo Springs, 6 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo 7945 New Zealand

Grab lunch at one of the cafés before you hit the Hot Pools. Soak up & unwind at Tekapo Springs surrounded by breathtaking alpine views. After hot pools, drive back to Christchurch via same scenic route and drop-off to your location.

Duration: 2 hours