Mount Cook Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Aoraki Court Motel

Address - 26 Bowen Drive, Canterbury 7999 Highlights - Hotel Room with Mountain view & Spa Avg. Price per Person - $85/pax Rating - 5/5 This place is located on the highest mountain in New Zealand - Mount Cook. Good place to take a break from the city crowd and it is very popular to tourist yearly with amazing view. Friendly ducks are also also seen from time to time. Weather is cold, wrapping up will be advisable. Many hiking routes are also available for people who are interested to view beautiful scenery. #holiday_mood #newzealandtravel #mountcook #hiking #cold #wintergetaway #staycation

Aoraki mount cook alpine lodge is a superb landscaped hotel with superb public areas. The book is also attracted to the super-premium public kitchen and living room. On the sofa on the second floor of the large living room, it is the peak of Mount Cook, a very beautiful view. The kitchen has a large operating table and 2 sets of cooking appliances. There are a lot of freely used spices in the refrigerator (estimated to be left by the previous guests). They bought beef at the previous stop to cook, and beef noodles for dinner, especially comfortable. Indoor insulation is good, sleeping at night will not be cold. Accommodation in Mount Cook is more expensive, this is relatively cheap, close to the praise of Mount Cook Coffee and The Hermitage Hotel, you can go to their landscape.

New Zealand's South Island is indeed stunning

I had various worries before departure, but it turned out to be way beyond expectations. Below are the South Island regions ranked by their level of amazement: Mt Cook P1-P6 - When the weather is good, it's incredibly photogenic. I recommend the Tasman glacier River 25min trail – a round trip of about 45 minutes. The path is easy and not tiring. At the end, you'll see the glacier lake (P1). Additionally, there's a small hill at the top that's great for climbing and taking pictures (P3). - I recommend the 45min helicopter journey! The duration is just right, and you can stop on the snow mountain for 15min. The snow is knee-deep, so be sure to wear waterproof shoes! Saw a lot of pure ice bricks, and the whole world was very peaceful (P6). We flew at 17:30, which is a time when the sunlight isn't blinding, so the photos won't have harsh top light. Pukaki P7 I thought since I was already staying in Tekapo, and Pukaki is also a lake, there wouldn't be much difference. But only after seeing it did I realize that Pukaki is the real showstopper. It's on the way from Tekapo to Mount Cook, and after a few hairpin turns, it suddenly comes into view, shining brightly! The wild grass by the lake also feels very atmospheric. If the wind is calmer, this place would definitely be a world-class spot for wedding photos. Tekapo P8-9 - The lake scenery is indeed a bit less impressive compared to Pukaki, and it's relatively smaller. The famous Church of the Good Shepherd is also quite mini in size. As a base for Mount Cook, it's a great choice. There are lots of homestays along the lake, most with large windows facing the lake view, and the prices are very affordable. - Actually, one of the highlights of Tekapo is stargazing. We happened to be there during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is when the moon is the biggest and brightest of the year, so the stars were slightly less impressive. The Milky Way was faint. However, you can tell that without the moon, the stars here would be stunning. Remember to avoid stargazing around the 15th day of the lunar calendar! The new moon period is the best. Wanaka P10-11 We stopped by on the way to Queenstown, and a quick visit was enough. The town is very relaxed, with a great atmosphere, and a high proportion of local residents (unlike Tekapo, which has more tourists). But there aren't many unique features, and the lone tree can hardly be considered an attraction. I suggest having a Patagonia ice cream and just strolling around the park. If you're short on time, there's no need to stay.

The most fun sport in winter is skiing. Many people can't meet the snowboarding only. They want to pursue a more exciting skiing experience, so helicopter skiing (hereafter referred to as straight-slip) is born. It will make people feel excited and extremely cold. Among them, speed and passion! Helicopter skiing started in 1960 is not a new thing in the skiing world, but in recent years, with the increasing number of affluent people using private flying tools in the world, I like this. The number of luxury adventure enthusiasts in the sport has soared. Traveling to New Lanxi, the most exciting experience in winter is undoubtedly helicopter skiing. Specifically, helicopter skiing is a downhill skiing exercise by helicopter directly to the hard-to-reach snow-capped peaks, allowing skiers to reach the cable car directly or on foot. Downhill skiing. In general, the best time for helicopter skiing is early winter, because the new snowfall in the early winter is relatively rich and heavy, creating the best natural downhill ski resort, and close to spring is also a good helicopter skiing During the period, because the daytime is longer and the temperature is milder, the weather conditions are more suitable for helicopter flights.

God first created New Zealand, then created heaven in its image!

Mount Cook National Park, an hour's journey from Lake Tekapo, is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, which are super spectacular! After a 20-minute walk, I was shocked when I saw the glacier! The god of nature in New Zealand must have used 90% of his miraculous work to carve Mount Cook National Park. The mountains are spectacular and towering into the clouds, the glaciers are blue and green, and I gaze at the waterfall where the snow melts in the distance. Really, other than wow, I can't think of any words to describe my mood at the time. Blue penguins return to their nests, watch at close range, and there are small seals on the shore. Blue penguins are very small, they will return to their nests in groups in batches, very cute. Guys, the scenery in New Zealand is absolutely beautiful, every shot is a blockbuster! Pure starry sky, blue glaciers, flowers all over the mountains, dreamy and magical firefly caves, various grand views of forests, wilderness, snow mountains and fjords... If you don't come once in your life, you will really regret it!

Mt Cook - The Tallest Mountain in NZ!

Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand and also one of the most scenic places to hike at. There are 10 different short walks that you can take from Mount Cook Village, but the most popular one is the Hooker Valley Track. The walk begins at the visitor centre or the White Horse Hill campground/carpark. The track takes about 2-3 hours return and is an easy track with very rewarding views of the snow-capped mountains. Along the way, you will have to walk across three swing bridges and goes along the Hooker River, ultimately leading you to a glacier lake. The glacier lake makes a really great photography spot with the snowy mountains as a backdrop! #momentssg #hiking #nationalpark #scenicspotguide #newzealand

Aoraki and the surround Mt Cook national park is a truly amazing place. With many walks and hikes available, the explorer in you goes crazy for all the wonderful sights you can take in along the way. A simple and easy track to do is the Hooker track. A great walk for all fitness levels and takes a couple of hours round trip. This is truly a magical place and you need to experience it. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

Taking a road trip through New Zealand was one of the best decisions I made last year. The neverending beauty of this country is so fascinating.