Mount Cook Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Mount Cook
Stay near popular Mount Cook attractions
Activities

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

Discover Wellington’s greatest Māori waterfront experience
Our pick of the best Mount Cook Hotel Deals

Marksman Motor Inn
"The room is clean. They have amenities that you needed... blower, electric kettle, iron and iron board. A parking space which is really hard to find for free. The water supply is really good. Also cheaper 😊."
Reviewed on 31 July 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"My go to hotel when travelling to Wellington. The staff are helpful, my room is always ready when I arrive and the rooms are nice and quiet. Bonus is that their hotel lift takes you straight down to Lambton Quay for ease of accessing the shops and eateries. The buffet breakfast is pretty good ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Is online check-in process. Friendly and helpful front staff. Location within the airport was very handy."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Our guide on where to stay in Mount Cook

Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Te Aro
Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Embassy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.



















