Explore the Mt Cook area from the ground and the air. On this one-day combo tour you will see all the highlights of Mt Cook plus experience the best (in our opinion) sky dive experience in New Zealand.

Mt Cook Tour & Sky Dive Combo, this small group, fully guided day trip combines all of the key highlights of Mt Cook with an epic sky dive over the area and free time to do other optional activities of your choice. 

Highlights

• Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
• Mt Cook Sky Dive  
• Lake Pukaki
• Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass and the Southern Alps
• High Country Salmon
• Free time for activities & walks

Inclusions

• Small Group
• Fully Guided Tour
• 9,000ft Sky Dive with SkyDive Mt Cook
• Bottled Water & Snacks

Operated By

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

tinerary:

1.    Queenstown - Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventurous day but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.

2.    Kawarau Suspension Bridge – Departing Queenstown we then make our way through the Kawarau Gorge, passing stunning views, the Kawarau Suspension Bridge and the famous Roaring Meg Lookout. Time and light permitting we will stop for that first great shot of the tour.

3.    Cromwell – Exiting the Kawarau Gorge we enter the fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell. Passing huge fields of vines, we cross Lake Dunstan and follow this beautiful lake towards Lindis Pass.

4.    Lindis Pass – Climbing in altitude, Lindis Pass has amazing views down through the valleys. Being one of only three alpine roads through the otherwise impassable Southern Alps, we stop at the famous lookout at the top of the pass for an essential photo.  

5.    Omarama – While driving through the endless plains of the Mackenzie district we will spot several of the famous Merino breed of sheep before stopping at the quaint township of Omarama. While in Omarama we have time for a break or even to try the best creamy chicken pie in NZ (in our opinion)!

6.    Mt Cook Sky Dive – After your break, we think it’s the perfect time to enjoy New Zealand’s most stunning skydiving experience with Mt Cook Ski dive! Located in Pukaki and boasting some of the country’s most epic scenery, Skydive Mt Cook is the best way to see South Islands incredible views including snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes and
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. While you free fall from the best piece of sky this beautiful country has to offer, the rest of your group will have continued into the national park however you will re-join the group soon.

7.     Lake Pukaki – Back on solid group the sky dive team will drive you to meet the group. Turning west we begin to enter the Aoraki National Park and Lake Pukaki begins to emerge in front of us. Lake Pukaki is one of the bluest lakes you will ever see and is stunningly framed by the backdrop of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. We stop for some amazing photos and to marvel at the sight that we are beholding. It’s not hard to see why many Lord of the Rings scene were filmed nearby and we will point them out
for you.

8.     Mt Cook Information Centre – Arriving at Mt Cook Village, weather depending, we should get some amazing shots of the mountain itself.  At 3724m, Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak, however the mountain can be viewed without any acclimatisation whatsoever from the village which is just 750m above sea level.

9.     Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park – While in the national park you have 2.5 hours free time to enjoy free walks/hikes or one of the extra optional activities. Some of our recommendations include Kea Point Track or a scenic flight. Whatever you decide to do we will pick you up and drop you off where you need to go and make sure you are well looked after.

10.   High Country Salmon - Farewelling Aoraki/Mt Cook Village and making our way back to Queenstown we stop in at High Country Salmon, a local salmon farm, where you can feed the fish and taste some of the freshest salmon in New Zealand.

11.    Mrs Jones Fruit Stall – During summer months when the sun is still up and as we get close to Queenstown, we often stop at Mrs Jones Suncrest Orchard to try or buy her delicious local fruit or real fruit ice cream.

12.    Queenstown – Sadly the tour must come to an end as we re-enter Queenstown and say our goodbyes. 

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run
in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

What to wear/bring:

Comfortable clothing, sensible footwear, a charging cable for your phone or camera, your e-ticket or booking confirmation number, a small amount of cash for lunch and souvenirs.

Also a rain jacket is a handy thing to have with you in New Zealand!

CANCELLATION & AMENDMENT FEES:

• A minimum cancellation fee of $20 applies to all online bookings at the discretion of the supplier.
• 7 days or more prior to travel – overnight tours will incur a cancellation fee at the discretion of the supplier.
• (day tours/ trips) – 7 days – 48 hours prior to travel – 25% of the total fare at the discretion of the supplier.
• (over night or package tours) – 7 days – 48 hours prior to travel – 50% of the total fare at the discretion of the supplier.
• Within 24 hours prior to travel – 100% cancellation fee.
• An amendment fee of NZ$20 per booking will be charged for any bookings changed 7 days prior to travel. Within 7 days fees will be charged in accordance with the policies of other suppliers.

It is strongly recommended that customers insure themselves against cancellation charges and a possible loss of money or personal belongings.