Mount Cook Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Mount Cook
Stay near popular Mount Cook attractions
Activities

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Half Day Seal Coast Safari

Wellington: 3.5 hour Highlights Tour including Cable car
Our pick of the best Mount Cook Hotel Deals

Marksman Motor Inn
"Clean and comfortable motel with parking"
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Naumi Studio Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Helpful to be told of the shortcut to Lambton Quay."
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Rydges Wellington
"Avoid - there are better options. Reception staff miserable and the breakfast and dinner service in the main restaurant is awful. We stayed two night. Hotel is tired. Bathrooms basic and cheap and the safe did not work Breakfast team started closing early as “they were quiet” but we had jet lag and ..."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026
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 Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.


















