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

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#2 of 38 in Outdoors in Mackenzie District
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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

FROM $272 BOOK WITH VIATOR 45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour
5.0
Duration: 45 minutes
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FROM $245 BOOK WITH VIATOR 35-Minute Valley and Glacier Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook
5.0
Duration: 35 minutes
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FROM $408 BOOK WITH VIATOR 55 minute Grand Circle Ski Plane
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes
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  • By Naina-Damani
    Mt Cook Village is located at the base of Mt Aoraki which is always snowy and it is surrounded by evergreen beautiful valleys. Absolutely amazing scenery.  more »
  • By Plimmers129
    Mt Cook Village and its surround's is the most beautiful place I have visited in New Zealand. Its simply breath taking. Great accommodation options, great walks and access. Drive in is amazing and...  more »
  • By Deven58
    Amazing mountain and tracks. Really enjoyable place. Stay at The Hermitage Hotel if you can. There are wonderful really easy walks here to cater for all age groups and abilities. Well marked tracks.....  more »
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Popular things to do in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

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Hooker Valley Track ©
Hiking Trail
Hooker Valley Track
4.8
Duration: 3h 30 min
Glacier Explorers ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Glacier Explorers
Mt. Cook Village
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre ©
Observatory
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Mt. Cook Village
3.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Kea Point Track ©
Hiking Trail
Kea Point Track
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min

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

Franz Josef Glacier ©
World heritage site
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Fox Glacier South Side Walk ©
World heritage site
Fox Glacier South Side Walk
Fox Glacier
3.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lake Matheson Walk ©
Scenic Walking Area
Lake Matheson Walk
Fox Glacier
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
West Coast Wildlife Centre ©
Wildlife Area
West Coast Wildlife Centre
Franz Josef
3.1
Duration: 1h 30 min

Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

Sealy Tarns Track ©
Hiking Trail
Sealy Tarns Track
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
Mueller Hut Route ©
Hiking Trail
Mueller Hut Route
Mt. Cook Village
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Red Tarns Track
Hiking Trail
Red Tarns Track
Mt. Cook Village
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Glencoe Walk
Hiking Trail
Glencoe Walk
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes

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

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre ©
Visitor Center
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre
Mt. Cook Village
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite
Ski / Snow Tour
Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite
Mt. Cook Village
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
The Helicopter Line Mount Cook ©
Helicopter Tour
The Helicopter Line Mount Cook
Mt. Cook Village
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Southern Alps Guiding ©
Ski / Snow Tour
Southern Alps Guiding
Mt. Cook Village
4.1
Duration: 4 hours

Nature in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
Water Body
Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
3.7
Duration: 2 hours

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

Governors Bush Walk
Hiking Trail
Governors Bush Walk
Mt. Cook Village
3.1
Duration: 30 minutes

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