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Aoraki/Mt. Cook, Mt. Cook Village

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Explore the slopes of Aoraki/Mt. Cook, New Zealand's tallest mountain and home to alpine forests and glacial lakes. Soaring to a height of 3,724 m (12,218 ft), this mountain offers numerous trails, ranging from easy half-hour walks to alpine hikes lasting days at a time. Seasoned adventurers can try ascending the peak, conquered by Sir Edmund Hillary while training for Everest. Learn about this great explorer and the natural history of the region at the alpine center, located in Mt. Cook Village and featuring a theater with 3D screens and a digital dome planetarium. Take a look at our Mt. Cook Village day trip planning tool to schedule your visit to Aoraki/Mt. Cook and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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Queenstown to Christchurch via Mount Cook Full-Day Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $183
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  • By Gillian B On March 18, 2018
    When we arrived at the hotel at 4pm our rooms where not done. Had to wait until 5pm to get the key. No aircon or fans in the whole hotel and that day was particularly warm. The food was very good and ...  more »
  • By cktsi On March 17, 2018
    We didn't want to do a particularly long walk, but still wanted views. The drive there is scenic, and there was a 50 min each way walk to see Mueller lake and Kea point. Well worth the time. At Kea po...  more »
  • By hltrjk On March 15, 2018
    It is very beautiful. Even with frequent clouds and mist it is interesting. There are several hiking trails well worth doing. For the adventurous, there are aerial sight seeing options although they a...  more »
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Best things to do in Mt. Cook Village

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Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Mt. Cook Village
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Mueller Hut Route
Mt. Cook Village
Visit for: 4​h
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Red Tarns Track
Mt. Cook Village
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
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Hooker Valley Track
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Visit for: 3​h 30​min
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Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier
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Gillespies Beach
Fox Glacier
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Glacier Explorers
Mt. Cook Village
Visit for: 3​h 30​min
Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters
Mt. Cook Village
Visit for: 3​h
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The Helicopter Line Mount Cook
Mt. Cook Village
Visit for: 2​h 30​min
Hidden Gems
Ski The Tasman
Mt. Cook Village
Visit for: 4​h
Governors Bush Walk
Mt. Cook Village
Visit for: 30​min
Trails
Bowen Bush Walk
Mt. Cook Village
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