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Aoraki Mt Cook Must Do's

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With 140 mountain peaks poking more than 2000m into the sky and glaciers covering 40 percent of the park, this is an unforgettable place to visit. Aoraki Mt Cook Village is perfectly positioned to take advantage of it all.

Scenic Flights

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Ski plane or helicopter are fantastic ways to cover this great beautiful expanse in very little time. Check the Glentanner Park Centre and Mt Cook Airport for scenic flight options.

Ski the Tasman Glacier

Yes, you can ski New Zealand’s largest glacier on two of the country’s longest ski runs (green to blue grade). Led by expert alpine guides, you’ll fly in by aircraft and explore fascinating ice caves, too.

Kayak Tasman Glacier Lake

Beneath the almighty presence of Aoraki Mt Cook, kayak Tasman Glacier Lake with Southern Alps Guiding. The best bit? Getting faceto-face with glistening ice bergs.

Glacier Tours Across Tasman Lake

It’s a compelling two-and-a-half-hour journey across Tasman Lake, cruising slowly by small boat to the melting ice face and within touching distance of stoic icebergs.

The Hooker Valley Track

One of the park’s most popular walks, with swing bridges and Aoraki Mt Cook views, the Hooker Glacier terminal lake is your prize for a three-hour, mostly flat hike. From late spring to early summer, keep an eye out for the Aoraki Mt Cook buttercup – the world’s largest.

Glacier, Aoraki Mt Cook © South Canterbury Tourism

Tasman Glacier View Track

Gain uninterrupted views across icy blue Tasman Glacier Lake. Likely frozen in winter and littered with icebergs come summer.

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

Understand the man behind the legend. Learn about the area’s history, Hillary’s life-long achievements and stories from Mountain Rescue.

Sir Edmund Hillary sculpture, Aoraki Mt Cook © Hollie Woodhouse

Stargazing Tours

Aoraki Mt Cook is part of an International Dark Sky Reserve. Departing Hermitage Hotel in Mount Cook Village, the ‘Big Sky Stargazing’ adventure is a one-hour guided journey across the cosmos with their astronomer.

Snowshoe Tours

Trek through remote, mountainous terrain, staying overnight in frosted huts while staring into the glossy folds of New Zealand’s highest ice face. For experienced alpine mountaineers, multi-day snowshoeing is on the extreme side of adventure.

Looking for a place to stay? Book accommodation at aa.travel.co.nz

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