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Mt. Cook Village

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Siting under towering peaks of New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt. Cook Village is surrounded by a national park--much of it a World Heritage area. A trip to Mt. Cook Village reveals one of the most stunning sceneries in New Zealand's South Island that features permanent snow, cloud-piercing mountain peaks, spectacular waterfalls, and dazzling glaciers all set beneath dark, star-spangled skies. A vacation in Mt. Cook Village is all about the mountains, and there are many ways to experience them, including walking, hiking, 4WD safaris, as well as boating and fishing on glacier-fed lakes. Soaring over the famous Southern Alps on a scenic helicopter flight is a great way to experience and access some of the area's more remote scenery. Our New Zealand travel itinerary planner allows you to schedule your trip to Mt. Cook Village, learn about its attractions, and find out about where else to go during your holiday.

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Top Mt. Cook Village tours

Mt Cook Small Group Adventure Tour from Queenstown or Cromwell BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $94
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Duration: 12 hours
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5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $1,378
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Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $253
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Popular things to do in Mt. Cook Village

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Aoraki/Mt. Cook
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
3.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Mueller Hut Route
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Ski The Tasman
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Mt. Cook Village

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Hooker Valley Track
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4.9
Duration: 3h 30 min
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Lake Pukaki
Canterbury Region
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
3.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Sealy Tarns Track
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4.9
Duration: 3 hours

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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) BEST FOR: Hiking Trail, Observatory, Nature / Wildlife Tour
Fox Glacier BEST FOR: Hiking Trail, Scenic Walking Area, Beach
Franz Josef BEST FOR: Geologic Formation, Spa, Wildlife Area
Lake Tekapo BEST FOR: Water Body, Church, Nightlife
Geraldine BEST FOR: Observatory, Specialty Museum, Movie Theater
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