Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook One-Way Tour submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
Fantastic tour - driver gave lots of info all the way, stunning scenery - absolutely worth doing this instead of the bus straight there!!!
Reviewed by: Kath1313, January 2013
For a bus tour, this is the most convenient way to visit Queenstown via Mount Cook. The bus stopped at a few nice spots for us to take photos on the way to Mount Cook and Queenstown. The best part of the tour was definitely the helicopter flight at Mount Cook. The flight is fairly expensive but it is definitely worth the money. We got the chance to get off the flight and play at the top of the snow mountain. If you want to save money, it is better to get the discount voucher at the airport.
Reviewed by: Chris H, Australia, May 2011
excellent arrangements
Reviewed by: Rafique H, USA, January 2010
It was a great way to get to Queenstown from Christchurch. The highlight was definitely the helicopter ride. It may cost a lot, but it is definitely worth it! To make it cheaper, try to make use of the free discount coupons inserted in the free travel guides at Christchurch Airport. If you're taking the helicopter ride, eat lunch quickly, because we had had the helicopter ride, we only had a few minutes to finish our lunch. In fact, we had our lunch packed in order to rejoin the group in time!
Reviewed by: Chia Chieh T, Taiwan, July 2009
A wonderful way to travel between towns. The stops at the lakes was the highlight for me. I wish we had more time there.
Reviewed by: Jackie R, December 2012
All the same like in my two other tours provided by Viator (Milford Sound Overnight Cruise and Gondola Skyline Restaurant in Queenstown) - everything was very good and value for money, but weather destroys some expected high points. For example we had no seen Mount Cook due to rain and fog...
Reviewed by: Mikhail K, November 2012
excellent tour.
Reviewed by: Steven K, Australia, April 2011
This is a great way to travel form Christchurch to your next destination, Queenstown. The scenery en route is fantastic with stops at Mt. Cook and Lake Tekapo. Special thanks to our guide/driver for the great commentary and excellent driving, I never felt road sick despite windy roads. Comfortable coach and well timed stops. A bit long journey that can be cut short by rental car but one would miss the interesting facts commentary en route from the guide.
Reviewed by: Rajeev R, USA, September 2009
Perfect guide-driver, lovely scenery. The trip gave a good overview of this part of the beautiful country. The only pity was the fog and rain at Mount Cook - the mountain could not be seen.
Reviewed by: Katalin K, Germany, January 2009
Cloudy day, not your fault! Our driver was fantastic.
Reviewed by: Helen K, USA, August 2008
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