Into the Heart of the Southern Alps
Avoid the stress of self-driving and experience the South Island in comfort with ChauffeurNZ’s private chauffeur service from Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook. Ideal for international visitors or local groups, our professional private drivers ensure a safe, seamless journey through some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking alpine scenery.
Relax in a luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle, enjoy a personal meet-and-greet at Christchurch Airport or your accommodation, and travel with confidence thanks to our pre-paid set pricing and 5-star service.
Key Information
Depart Christchurch in the morning and head towards New Zealand's most famous Southern Alpine mountain.
Experience this Christchurch to Mount Cook Transfer (or vice versa) your way. With a vehicle exclusive to your group, see what you want, stop where you want, and travel at your own pace in total comfort and privacy.
Making this journey by road introduces you to the amazing South Island of New Zealand with our small townships, farming communities and our famous turquoise Blue mountain lakes and glaciers.
We recommend the following highlights along the journey:
✔ Local Cheese Factory visit in Geraldine
✔ Visit the famous Fairlie Bakehouse in Fairlie
✔ Stop at the world famous Church of the Good Shepard in Lake Tekapo
✔ Taste fresh-water salmon sashimi from Alpine Salmon
If you’re planning to explore the Mouth Cook region in more depth or require a return private transfer, ChauffeurNZ can help accommodate this.
Public transport in this area is limited and often inflexible, making a private tour the most convenient and comfortable way to discover the surrounding highlights.
To book a return journey or explore Mount Cook Tour options with ChauffeurNZ, please fill in the form below and we will be in touch.
Transfer Details
Pick-up from either:
✔ Christchurch central location in Christchurch or Christchurch Airport.
✔ Lake Tekapo, dropping off in Christchurch Central or Christchurch Airport.
Travel time:
5.5 hours approx.
Additional hours can be added for longer stops.
Accommodation recommendations:
Pricing:
We like to keep it simple, all pricing is done per vehicle for the above stated travel time.
Trailer hire available for additional luggage requirements. This can hold up to 12 suitcases and costs $30 NZD per day.
Check out our fleet of vehicles here.
All prices are in NZD and subject to a credit card fee.
If you would like to add any additional hours and activities, this can be accommodated. Fill out the form below and we will be in touch.
Winter Driving Advisory:
New Zealand’s alpine roads, especially around Mount Cook, can be challenging in winter due to snow and black ice. At ChauffeurNZ, our experienced private drivers are trained to handle these conditions safely and confidently.
Additional Activities in Mount Cook
We offer a range of optional activities to enhance your trip. These experiences are not included in the tour price but can be easily added and booked through us upon request.
