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Mount Cook at a Glance

Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Until 2014, its height was officially listed as 3,754 metres, but new measurements have given a revised height of 3,724 metres. It lies in the Southern Alps and is the mountain range which runs the length of the South Island. It is a popular tourist destination and also a favourite challenge for mountain climbers. Aoraki / Mount Cook consists of three summits lying slightly south and east of the main peak - the Low Peak, Middle Peak and High Peak. It has the Tasman Glacier to the east and the Hooker Glacier to the west.

Area 4300 Square Kilometers

Population 250 Million

Winter Temperature 10 C

Summer Temperature 19 C

Best Time To Visit Throughout the year

Road

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There is no airport at the Mount Cook area. It takes around 3 hours to reach Mount Cook Village from Christchurch by road.

Glacier Explorers

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You can experience an amazing up-close encounter New Zealand's largest glacier, the Tasman Glacier. Journey to the beautiful Tasman Valley and then a gentle half-hour stroll through the moraine to the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake is simply beautiful. From here you will board a boat for a cruise through a fascinating glacial landscape often dotted with icebergs and the ever-changing ice face of the glacier.

The Helicopter Line - Mt Cook

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From the iconic locations of Mount Cook, Twizel, Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and Queenstown, the Helicopter Line can take you on a scenic flight to discover New Zealand's national parks, glaciers, mountains and lakes. Spectacular flights with The Helicopter Line at Mount Cook expose the magnificent views of the pristine alpine environment.

Air Safaris

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The award-winning 'Grand Traverse' of Mount Cook and the glaciers is one of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine flights. It offers a 50-minute experience covering two World Heritage National Parks, over 12 major glaciers including the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers. You can experience a breath-taking traverse of Mount Cook and the rugged scenery of South Westland.

Alpine Guides Retail Shop

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It is a compact mountain store which stocks a wide range of quality outdoor clothing, equipment, camping gas and fuel, and supplies.

Power Hounds

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The shop mainly sells kiwi and Mt Cook souvenirs and photography books. It also offers clothing that showcases merino mink apparel, knitwear and lots of Icebreaker clothing.

Old Mountaineers' Cafe, Bar and Restaurant

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Aorkai Mt Cook Village, Mt. Cook Village 7946, New Zealand
Cuisines: Café, New Zealand

The Alpine Restaurant

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Terrace Road, The Hermitage Hotel, Mt. Cook Village, New Zealand
Cuisines: International

The Panorama Restaurant

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Terrace Road, Mt. Cook Village, New Zealand
Cuisines: International

Packages

  • Naturally New Zealand (Self Drive)

    15 Nights & 16 Days
    Auckland(2N)  Paihia - Bay of Islands(2N)  Coromandel coast (1N)  Rotorua(2N)  Nelson(2N)  Kaikoura(1N)  Mount Cook(1N)  Queenstown(3N)  Franz Josef Glacier(1N)  Christchurch(1N) 

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