Mount Cook & Mackenzie

Things to Do in Mount Cook & Mackenzie

This is an incredibly scenic place of blue glacial lakes and tussock-clad hills, lorded over by Aoraki Mount Cook – New Zealand’s tallest mountain. Get close to the mountain with a visit to Mount Cook Village, a hiking expedition in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, or a flight-seeing adventure. Further east, small towns offer a slice of rural life. Spend your days fishing, hiking, and skiing (during winter), and your nights stargazing or soaking in a hot pool.

Mackenzie Country

Mackenzie Country is a spectacularly beautiful region of blue lakes, rolling hills, and soaring mountains. Iconic Aoraki Mount Cook, the tallest peak in Australasia, watches over the area, and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park contains numerous glaciers, including the immense Tasman Glacier with its remarkable glacier lake.

You´ll ❤️ these great things to see & do…

  • Take a flight-seeing trip over the mountain peaks
  • Hike in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
  • Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
  • Go mountain biking on one of the region’s many trails
  • Ski or snowboard during winter months
  • Stargaze under clear skies at Mount John Observatory

Useful Mount Cook & Mackenzie Resources

Find Your Perfect Activity

Hooker Valley Track: Mount Cook’s Stunning Glacier Lake

3 hours

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Tekapo Star Gazing – Soak in the Stars

Flexible

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Hooker Valley Track: A Scenic Alpine Walk

3 hours

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Tasman Glacier Explorer Heli Flight

35 minutes

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Dark Sky Crater Experience at Cowans Observatory

1hr 15 mins

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Dark Sky Summit Experience at Mt John Observatory

1 hour 45 minutes

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Cass Valley Backcountry Tour, Mackenzie Country

3 hours

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Braemar Station Mt Cook Tour

3 hours

Price:Included In Your Tour Package