7 Things to do Adventurous in Mt. Cook Village That You Shouldn't Miss

December 28, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

Discover the best top things to do in Mt. Cook Village, New Zealand including Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite, Aoraki/Mt. Cook, Mueller Hut Route, The Helicopter Line Mount Cook, Glacier Explorers, Tasman Valley 4WD Tours, Southern Alps Guiding.
Restaurants in Mt. Cook Village

1. Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite

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Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite

Exclusive to the Southern Hemisphere, Aoraki Mt Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters is the only company to offer glacier landing flights in both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Experience the natural quiet of the Tasman Glacier and absorb the ever changing glacial landscape of the New Zealand Southern Alps. Aoraki Mt Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters have been sharing the breathtaking scenery of the Southern Alps with travelers for 60 years. With snow present all year round, this impressive alpine environment creates an unforgettable adventure for people of all ages. Flights depart from Aoraki Mt Cook Airport, only a 5 minute drive from Aoraki Mt Cook Village. With our company base location within the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park it allows us to guarantee captivating scenery from the moment you board your flight. Experience the Ultimate Alpine Adventure with a Helicopter / Ski Plane Combo. For group bookings of 8 or more, fly half of your trip in a Helicopter and the other in a Ski Plane. Ideal for families and large group bookings. This Ultimate Alpine Adventure Combo is available in our entire range of scenic flight options at no additional cost. For climbers and skiers interested in transfers to the various hut locations within the Aoraki Mt Cook and Westland National Parks, we have both Ski Planes and Helicopters available for charter.

2. Aoraki/Mt. Cook

Mt. Cook Road, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) New Zealand +64 3-435 1186 http://www.doc.govt.nz
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Aoraki/Mt. Cook

Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China

Mount Cook also referred locally by its Maori name of Aoraki is the highest mountain in New Zealand and the darling of the Southern Alps range on South Island. It dominates the peaks of the Mount Cook National Park and can be viewed well from both sides of the mountain range. We recently spent some time around Mount Cook National Park enjoying views of Aoraki from numerous hiking areas and trails. Most enjoyable was probably at Lake Hooker, a beautiful reflection lake made up of melt water from Hooker Glacier located a short distance from the Mount Cook Village. A similar impressive view of Mount Cook can be found at Lake Matheson, another famous reflection lake near the Fox Glacier Village on the west side of the range. There is a very good Visitor Centre in the Mount Cook Village with quality displays and historic accounts of mountaineering and general exploration of Mount Cook and fellow peaks in the area. You can also learn quite a bit about hiking and other activities related to visits to Mount Cook on the DOC National Park website. This is well worth spending some time researching before making trips to the area.

3. Mueller Hut Route

Terrace Road Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) New Zealand +64 3-435 1186 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/7d8f8b98f8a9468ebf9b871859ce8828.aspx
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Mueller Hut Route

Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip. See website for the price of accommodation on this track.

Reviewed By Roadtrip_Fan_UK - Hong Kong, China

It's the scenery that will keep everyone going. The ascent is super steep but the views are truly breathtaking. I continued on to Mount Ollivier and got rewarded with a 360° panorama that was well worth the extra effort.

4. The Helicopter Line Mount Cook

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The Helicopter Line Mount Cook

Glentanner Park is situated within a genuine working high country sheep station located in an idyllic setting at the base of New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook. The surrounding scenery varies from the glacial fed Lake Pukaki and the surrounding rugged high country landscape to the soaring peaks and mighty glaciers of the Southern Alps. The Helicopter Line provides a range of scenic flights that venture into this alpine wonderland and offer you the privileged views.

5. Glacier Explorers

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Glacier Explorers

6. Tasman Valley 4WD Tours

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Tasman Valley 4WD Tours

7. Southern Alps Guiding

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Southern Alps Guiding

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