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  1. Explore the alpine wonderland of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, home of the tallest mountain in New Zealand and the longest glaciers. Enjoy scenic walks, stargazing, skiing, climbing and more in this stunning destination.

    • Hike the Hooker Valley Track. The Hooker Valley Track is probably the most popular hike in Mount Cook National Park! To say the least, it’s simply a stunning hike.
    • Enjoy a Scenic Helicopter Ride. I recently went on a scenic flight in Mount Cook and it was incredible! The views from the air were out of this world and it’s an experience I’ll never forget.
    • Hike to the Mueller Hut. The Mueller Hut is an alpine backcountry hut located in Mount Cook National Park that sits at an elevation of over 1,800 meters above sea level.
    • Walk to Kea Point. Kia Point is another viewpoint accessed by a trail from the White Horse Hill Campground. The views from the end of the trail are amazing and it’s one way to see just how large the mountains are around you.
  2. Explore the stunning scenery of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's tallest peak. Enjoy scenic flights, alpine walks, glacier tours, stargazing and more in this unforgettable destination.

  3. Aoraki / Mount Cook [a] is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height, as of 2014, is listed as 3,724 metres (12,218 feet). [2] It sits in the Southern Alps, the mountain range that runs the length of the South Island. A popular tourist destination, [3] it is also a favourite challenge for mountain climbers.

    • Scenic Drive along Lake Pukaki. Most likely, your first view of Aoraki / Mount Cook will be on the drive on State Highway 80, along Lake Pukaki. This is one of the South Island’s most scenic drives.
    • Hike the Hooker Valley Track. If you do one hike in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, this is the one we recommend. On this trail, you will hike past views of snowcapped mountain peaks and glaciers, across three swing bridges, and by two glacial lakes (Mueller Lake and Hooker Lake).
    • Take a Flightseeing Tour. For spectacular views of Aoraki / Mount Cook, the Tasman Glacier, and the Southern Alps, take a flightseeing tour. Helicopter tours can be expensive, but the views you get of the glaciers, Mount Tasman, and Mount Cook are priceless and very well could be one of the highlights of your trip to New Zealand.
    • Go Heli Hiking. Heli-hiking adds another layer of adventure to a helicopter flight. On a heli-hiking tour, you are flown into the mountains and are led on a multi-hour hiking tour with an experienced guide.
  4. Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park is a national park located in the central-west of the South Island of New Zealand. It was established in October 1953 and takes its name from the highest mountain in New Zealand, Aoraki / Mount Cook.

  5. Do a heli-hike on New Zealand’s longest glacier with Mt Cook Glacier Guiding (on Viator and Tripadvisor) or The Helicopter Line (on KKday and Tripadvisor) Treat yourself to a spa day at Lakestone Lodge or Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat; Do a guided hike in the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park; Do some epic backcountry skiing.

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