Explore Mount Cook, a picturesque village tucked at the base of Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. This dramatic alpine landscape is bestowed with spectacular glacier lakes, rivers, meadows, and valleys that entertain horse treks, dinghy cruises, fishing trips, 4×4 drives, and scenic flights with glacier landings. The numerous trails, from the Hooker Valley track to the Tasman Valley lookout and the trek to Mueller Hut are a treat for both beginner hikers and seasoned mountaineers. Accessible via the scenic State Highway 80, majestic snow capped mountain vistas of the Southern Alps beckon. The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center offers a glimpse into the region while the historic Old Mountaineers Lodge provides locally sourced, organic, and free-range produce. As part of the Aoraki International Dark Sky Reserve, Mount Cook also offers wonderful opportunities to marvel at the constellations!
Places: Christchurch (1 day) → Greymouth (1) → Franz Josef Glacier (1) → Queenstown (2) → Mt Cook (1) → Christchurch (1) → Kaikoura (1) → Wellington (2) → Napier (1) → Rotorua (2) → Auckland (1)
Tour Highlights: English Heritage, Maori Art & Culture, Southern Alps, Diverse Landscapes, Paparua National Park, Shantytown, Natural...
Ideal For: Adventure & Outdoors Nature & Landscapes
Places: Auckland (1 day) → Rotorua (2) → Christchurch (2) → Mt Cook (1) → Queenstown (2)
Tour Highlights: Volcanic Peaks & Black Sand Beaches, Maori Culture, Food & Wine, Wellness & Relaxation, Adventure...
Ideal For: Adventure & Outdoors Nature & Landscapes Relaxation & Spas
Places: Auckland (1 day) → Napier (2) → Martinborough (1) → Wellington (2) → Marlborough Sounds (2) → Blenheim (2) → Kaikoura (1) → Christchurch (1)
Tour Highlights: Volcanic Peaks & Black Sand Beaches, Maori Culture, Food & Wine, Art Deco Buildings, Wine...
Ideal For: Heritage & Culture Wine & Food
Places: Auckland (1 day) → Rotorua (2) → Christchurch (2) → Dunedin (2) → Te Anau (2) → Queenstown (3)
Tour Highlights: Volcanic Peaks & Black Sand Beaches, Maori Culture, Food & Wine, Wellness & Relaxation, Adventure...
Ideal For: Adventure & Outdoors Beaches Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes
Style: Lodge
Mt Cook Lodge and Motels sits nestled within the breathtakingly beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Situated in Aoraki Mount Cook village, this charming property offers you a home away from home while you explore the glaciers.
Style: International
The Hermitage Hotel is located in the lap of nature, within Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, surrounded by the peaks of the Southern Alps. Set against the backdrop of the country’s highest mountain, this hotel originally built in 1884, is a perfect blend of mountain lodge comfort and contemporary style.
