Suggeseted itinerary from Christchurch, including Mt Cook & West Coast
Day 1
Sample a sunrise over the Canterbury Plains
Allow five hours for the journey to Mount Cook, stopping at the pastel blue Lake Tekapo and Pukaki. Take a photo of the surrounding mountains framed by the altar window at the little stone Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
In the afternoon take a helicopter flight or a short scenic walk
Day 2
Relax in the beautiful surroundings of Mount Cook or take a boat trip on a glacial lake (October - May)
Enjoy a meal of local salmon in a spectacular setting
Day 3
Ride the TranzAlpine Express to Greymouth or drive via Arthur's Pass (4 - 5 hours)
In the afternoon visit famous Pancake Rocks and drive north to Cape Foulwind and the fur seal colony
Day 4
Visit Shantytown in Greymouth for a spot of gold panning, or…
Take a cave-rafting trip
Drive to Hokitika (30 minutes) to see the greenstone showrooms
Continue south to the glaciers (two hours)
Day 5
Go for a guided walk, a scenic flight or a helihike to explore the glaciers
After lunch drive to Lake Matherson and enjoy a short bushwalk to see the lake's reflection of Mount Cook
Rates are subject to availability Conditions and surcharges may apply for special events All rates are in New Zealand Dollars and are GST inclusive
