Mount Cook Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Mount Cook attractions and places to see in Mount Cook, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Mount Cook (Aoraki)
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The highest peak in New Zealand, the magnificent Mt. Cook (Aoraki) stands 12,349 feet (3,764 meters) tall. The Maori name Aoraki means "cloud ... Continue Reading »
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
A fabulous UNESCO World Heritage area measuring 700 square kilometers (434 square miles), Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park stretches from Westland to ... Continue Reading »
Tasman Glacier
The Tasman Glacier is a geology lesson in action. The largest glacier in the Southern Alps, the massive sheet of ice is slowly flowing south along the ... Continue Reading »
Mount Cook Hermitage Hotel
Don’t miss the chance to stay in New Zealand’s most famous hotel, the Hermitage. In prime position with fabulous views of Mount Cook, there’s been a hotel ... Continue Reading »
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Sir Edmund Hillary was the father of New Zealand mountaineering, famous worldwide for conquering Mount Everest in 1953. Hillary cut his mountaineering ... Continue Reading »
