Christchurch and Queenstown
3 Apr 2025 – 8 Apr 2025 · by kegnel
Destinations
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Tekapo, New Zealand
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Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand
How to Get There
1. Drive to the Tasman Valley Car Park
• From Mount Cook Village, drive about 8 km (15 minutes) to the car park. The road is mostly sealed but has a short gravel section.
2. Walk to the Viewpoint
• Trail Length: 1.4 km return (about 30 minutes total).
• Trail Type: Well-formed path with steps.
• Elevation Gain: About 100 meters (some uphill climbing required).
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate.
What You’ll See
• A panoramic view of Tasman Glacier, Tasman Lake, and surrounding mountains.
• Icebergs floating on Tasman Lake (more visible in summer).
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Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
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Omarama, New Zealand
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Lake Wānaka, New Zealand
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Sherline and Dona to do Milford sound Cruise on 7 April. Will enquire deals whilst in Queenstown. Onsen pools - Dependant on the group we can decide that there later. Arrowtown - Trip to this place on one of the days when we are there.