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Aoraki Mt Cook Must-Do's
Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
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.
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Scenic Flights
Ski plane or helicopter is a fantastic way 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.
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.
Tasman Glacier View Track
Gain uninterrupted views across icy blue Tasman Glacier Lake. Likely frozen in winter and littered with icebergs come summer. One-hour return.
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.
Old Mountaineers Café
The views from the vaulted floor-to-ceiling windows will leave you speechless. The food and drinks are also excellent but somewhat outdone by the backdrop.
Glacier Kayaking
Uncover ‘big berg country’ on a four to six-hour kayaking excursion. Get face-to-face with glistening icebergs and view the glacier terminal face from a safe distance. Bucket-list worthy.
Aoraki Mt Cook & Lake Pūkaki © Adobe Stock
