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Mt Cook

WELCOME TO

Aoraki

& TEKAPO

TRAVEL TIPS & HIGHLIGHTS ------- Best Time To Travel ------- Winter (June - Oct) Skiing and star gazing. Spring (Sept - Nov) Ideal for hiking. Summer (Dec - Feb) Great for outdoor activities. ------- How to Get Here ------- Fly to Queenstown or Christchurch, rent a car to fully explore Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo or book a Day Tour. ------- Key Highlights ------- Hooker Valley Track: Stunning views of Mount Cook and surrounding glaciers. Lake Pukaki: Known for its striking blue waters. Stargazing: Both Tekapo and Mount Cook are part of a Dark Sky Reserve. Church of the Good Shepherd: Iconic church by Lake Tekapo, Book Day Tours & Activities, Accommodation & Transport Below.

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THE BEST OF MT COOK, AORAKI

Experience

Just a 4-hour drive from Queenstown, Mt Cook Aoraki is a stunning destination known for its breathtaking alpine scenery and adventure opportunities. Home to New Zealand’s highest peak, it offers iconic attractions like the Hooker Valley Track, which provides stunning views of glaciers and icebergs, and the Tasman Glacier for incredible hiking and heli-skiing experiences. The best time to visit is from November to February when the weather is ideal for outdoor activities. With star-filled night skies, guided glacier tours, and scenic flights, Mt Cook Aoraki promises an unforgettable experience for every traveller.

 

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Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo 2-Day Small Group Tour from Queenstown

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour. This small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island.

From $750

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Small Group Tour from Queenstown

Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Tour, this small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Hooker Valley Hike.

From $250.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Dark Sky Project - Virtual Stargazing Experience

Uncover the universe’s wonders in a 45-minute experience, revealing cosmic secrets through cutting-edge science and technology

From $69.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo from Queenstown

Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo, this small group, fully guided day trip combines all of the key highlights of Mt Cook!

From $729.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Braemar Station Backcountry Tour

Braemar Station is one of New Zealand’s most remarkable High Country Stations, offering impressive and highly memorable scenery and located on the Eastern Shores of the turquoise coloured Lake Pukaki

From $299.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt Cook Bus Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights with a guided bus tour to Mt Cook, Heli Hike on Tasman Glacier.

From $975.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Lake Tekapo: Indoor Māori Cultural Astronomy Experience

Embark on a journey 13.8 billion years in the making with this indoor, dark sky experience.

From $50.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt Cook Small-Group Tour from Queenstown

Mt Cook fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the time and options to enjoy extra activities of your choice.

From $250.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt. Cook Fly | Heli Hike | Fly

Round trip scenic flight from Queenstown to Mt. Cook Airport with landing. Approximately 2 hours heli hiking on the Tasman Glacier.

From $1,499.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Tekapo to Queenstown Tour Via Mt Cook

From the beautiful village town of Lake Tekapo to the adventure capital of Queenstown.

From $349.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Ultimate Stargazing Experience - Lake Tekapo

The tour can be personalised to involve a mix of naked-eye visual stargazing, learning about the brighter stars and important constellations, telescope observations and a free individual photograph under the stars.

From $199.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Skydive Mount Cook Experience

Enjoy a ten to twenty-minute scenic flight and experience a 30 or 60-second adrenaline-pumping free fall from 9,000ft, 13,000ft, or 15,000 ft above the ground

From $329.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Alpine Stargazing Experience - English

Our 75-minute stargazing tour includes private access to some of the darkest and most accessible locations around Lake Tekapo.

From $99.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Lake Tekapo: Guided Petting Zoo Visit

Visit a petting zoo at Lake Tekapo and interact with a variety of farm animals such as merino, alpaca, pigs. Have an opportunity to hand-feed the animals and bottle-feed some adorable pet lambs.

From $20.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Mt. Cook Fly | Explore | Fly

Round trip scenic flight from Queenstown to Mt. Cook Airport with landing. Approximately 6 hours on the ground in Mt. Cook National Park.

From $769.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Ski The Tasman

Ski The Tasman is a classic Kiwi skiing adventure operated by Alpine Guides (Aoraki) Ltd – New Zealand’s longest-established mountain guiding company. We have been based in Mount Cook since 1966.

From $1,395.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo

If you're looking for a hands-on animal experience then come and say hello to our farmyard favourites. Pet and feed our Merino Sheep, Kune Kune Pigs, Lambs, Alpacas, Calves and Rabbits!

From $20.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Milky Way Magic - Lake Tekapo

The tour will be a mix of naked-eye visual stargazing, learning about the brighter stars and important constellations, telescope observations and a free group photograph under the stars.

From $59.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Shared Tour (English)

Your professional astronomy guide will take you on an astronomy journey, from ancient stories of constellations to science facts, from Greek mythology to Maori legends.

From $99.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Small Game Hunting Tour

Join our farming team as they carry out their daily task of pest control. Learn about firearms safety & responsibility, land management and pest control in a safe, controlled environment.

From $299.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Fish Tekapo Guided Tour

Located in the spectacular Mackenzie High Country, the crystal clear waters of the Lake Tekapo Canal is home to both Brown & Rainbow Trout, and Chinook Salmon.

From $299.00

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Mt Cook to Christchurch 1 Way Tour (Small group, Carbon Neutral)

Mt Cook to Christchurch 1 Way Tour (Small group, Carbon Neutral)

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (1 way), this small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing all the key highlights along the way.

From $150.00

Tekapo to Christchurch Transfer

Tekapo to Christchurch Transfer

Why not be driven from the beautiful Lake Tekapo to the Garden City with this easy relaxing transfer option? This is your 1 way stop to see the sights without all the admin hassle.

From $175.00

Queenstown to Tekapo Via Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Queenstown to Tekapo Via Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Small Group Tour - Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, Church of the Good Shepard, Lindis Pass and the Southern Alps.

From $375.00

Tekapo to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Tekapo to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Tekapo to Mt Cook, via Lake Pukaki (one way).

From $199.00

Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour (One-Way)

Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour (One-Way)

Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour one way, this small group, fully-guided transfer allows you to travel to Mt Cook and see all the key highlights on the way.

From $175.00

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (One Way)

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (One Way)

This small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing all the key highlights along the way.

From $199.00

Tekapo to Queenstown Via Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Tekapo to Queenstown Via Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines three of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time and options to enjoy the activities.

From $370.00

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Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Located in Ben Ohau, Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Pukaki and Lake Ruataniwha. This luxury lodge is within the region of Mount John Observatory and Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center.

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

When you stay at Lake Tekapo Village Motel in Lake Tekapo, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Dark Sky Project and 5 minutes by foot from Cowans Hill Walkway.

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

With a stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway.

Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo

With a stay at Mantra Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

With a stay at Grand Suites Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway. This luxury motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Church of the Good Shepherd

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

When you stay at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels in Mount Cook, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Mount Cook National Park and Te Wahipounamu.

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TIPS & GUIDES

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YOUR BAGS!

We have our very own online store at Plango with hand-selected products to ensure you are prepared for your travels. From clothing and equipment to planners and car organisers.

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