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Aoraki/Mount Cook

NZ’s Highest Mountain


How far to…

  • Christchurch:
    4 hours drive
  • Lake Tekapo:
    1 hour, 10 mins drive
  • Twizel:
    45 mins drive
  • Queenstown:
    3 hours, 10 mins drive
  • Fairlie:
    1 hour, 40 mins drive
A visit to the Mackenzie Region isn’t complete without a pilgrimage to New Zealand’s tallest mountain, the mighty Aoraki/Mount Cook! There are many walking and hiking tracks, most of which are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

The Hooker Valley track is one of the most popular with spectacular mountain views, alpine streams and impressive swing bridges. The village has a range of accommodation, cafes, restaurants and activities as well as an excellent DOC visitor centre.
Glacier Explorers
Hermitage Hotel
Mount Cook Heliski

Highlights

Things To Do

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We can’t wait to welcome you to the Legendary Mackenzie! Step into the great wide open and discover NZ’s highest mountains, longest glaciers, vivid turquoise lakes, golden grasslands and clearest starry skies. Take a scenic flight into the mountains and land on glaciers; enjoy the night sky within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve; explore the amazingly beautiful landscape by cycling, walking, kayaking, swimming, skiing and more.


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