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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 Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 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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Tours To Aoraki/Mt. Cook

35-Minute Valley and Glacier Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $272
4.5
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Duration: 35 minutes
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45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $272
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Duration: 45 minutes
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25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $204
5.0
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Duration: 25 minutes
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  • By Martin S K
    It's well worth the time to drive to Aoraki/Mt. Cook from Christchurch or Queenstown. The views from the National Park Visitors Centre in Mt. Cook Village are outstanding. If you're looking for walks....  more »
  • By peterpivot
    This was the highlight of my time in New Zealand. The Hooker valley walk is not difficult and takes about 3 hours return but worth every step. I was lucky enough to be there on a clear, calm and warm....  more »
  • By YourGuideNZ
    It is a very beautiful place. We did a hike for 20 minutes and the view was stunning. I highly recommended if you want to do a short hike.  more »
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Popular things to do in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

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Hooker Valley Track
4.9
Duration: 3h 30 min
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Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Mt. Cook Village
3.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Mueller Hut Route
Mt. Cook Village
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Kea Point Track
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

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Fox Glacier South Side Walk
Fox Glacier
3.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Lake Matheson Walk
Fox Glacier
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Gillespies Beach
Fox Glacier
3.9
Duration: 3 hours

Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

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Sealy Tarns Track
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
Red Tarns Track
Mt. Cook Village
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Glencoe Walk
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
Governors Bush Walk
Mt. Cook Village
3.0
Duration: 30 minutes

Nearby attractions in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre
Mt. Cook Village
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Glacier Explorers
Mt. Cook Village
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Duration: 2 hours
Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite
Mt. Cook Village
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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The Helicopter Line Mount Cook
Mt. Cook Village
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

Helicopter Tours
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Mount Cook Alpine Memorial
3.0
Duration: 1h 30 min

Nature in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

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Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
3.7
Duration: 2 hours
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