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

• Mackenzie – Mount Cook – isite New Zealand
• Mackenzie Region Official Site

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