Mount Cook Travel Guide

Towering over New Zealand's alpine landscape, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park showcases the country's highest peak amid pristine glaciers. Hike the Hooker Valley Track for unparalleled views.

Aoraki/Mount Cook dominates the Southern Alps as New Zealand's highest peak at 3,724 metres. Visitors can explore alpine trails by day and marvel at one of the world's darkest night skies after sunset.

New Zealand's largest glacier stretches 23.5 kilometres through Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Take a boat tour among floating icebergs on Tasman Lake or book a scenic flight for breathtaking aerial views.

Traverse three swing bridges over the Hooker River with Aoraki/Mount Cook as your backdrop. The relatively flat trail rewards hikers with icebergs floating on glacial Hooker Lake at the journey's end.

Explore Sir Edmund Hillary's legacy through interactive exhibits and expedition memorabilia at this alpine museum. The digital dome planetarium offers an immersive journey through New Zealand's spectacular night skies.

This gentle alpine trail leads to a viewing deck with panoramic vistas of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mueller Glacier Lake. Walk through subalpine grasslands where you might spot New Zealand's native kea parrot.

You can find out about the history of Mount Cook with a trip to Big Sky. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Trek the Hooker Valley Track to see icebergs on a glacial lake beneath New Zealand's highest peak. This 3-hour return hike crosses swing bridges and alpine meadows, rewarding with stunning Aoraki/Mount Cook views.