• It’s stunning, it takes about three hours. The Hooker Valley Track tops our list of Aoraki Mt Cook must-dos. You can enjoy this easy-going three-hour return walk through the Hooker Valley toward the vibrant and glacial Hooker Lake. Soak up the views of several impressive glaciers and New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook. 

• Short Walks gear list

• White Horse Hill carpark to first lookout and first swing bridge

  • Distance from White Horse Hill carpark to lookout: 1 km (about 15 minutes walking time one way.)

• First swing bridge to second swing bridge

  • Distance from White Horse Hill carpark to second swing bridge: 2.5 km (about 45 minutes walking time one way.)

• Second swing bridge to third swing bridge and Hooker Lake

  • Distance from second swing bridge to Hooker Lake: 2.5 km (about 45 minutes walking time one way.)

• The spectacular Aoraki/Mount Cook visitor centre introduces visitors from all over the world to the wonders of the national park. 

• The visitor centre building is an attraction in itself, featuring a large picture window looking out to the mountain Aoraki. You can easily spend half a day exploring the artwork collection, interpretation exhibits and watching DVDs about the area.

• One of the best ways to “get” the scale of Mt Cook is to get below it. The Tasman Lake is where the Tasman Glacier terminates, releasing huge icebergs into the lake. Get up-close to these ice giants on a boating tour on the lake! Tours with Glacier Explorers involve a drive and short walk to the lake where you’ll then board a small boat for a trip on the vibrant turquoise glacial lake that is ever-changing. In fact, the lake only formed in 1989 and has been expanding ever since. 

• It's an incredible experience for everyone.

• Check in for your Glacier Explorers trip at the Activities Centre, which is located on the ground floor of the Hermitage Hotel.

• The group will then bus out to the Tasman Valley, a short drive away from Mount Cook village.

• Once you arrive at the Blue Lakes carpark there’s a 1.5km/25 minute alpine walk through the National Park.

• Guests will then board the Glacier Explorers boat from the Tasman Lake jetty.

• The whole trip is approximately 3 hours, and you can expect to spend approximately one hour on the lake.

What is Supplied:

• Return transport

• Life jackets

• Experienced guides

• An unforgettable experience

What to Bring:

• An extra warm layer of clothing

• Camera

• Sunblock & sunglasses

• Wet weather gear

• Suitable walking shoes

GROUP-1: (FTT + LRR + LT+ SSSS + TSZZ + NAA + W)

• 03:00 PM

  • 6 Adults - Booking ID 198486

  • 2 Child - Booking ID 198487

  • 3 Family (2 Adults + 2 Children): Booking ID 198530, 198531 and 198532

GROUP-2: (RRRR + NRRN + SRR)

• 04:45 PM

  • 10 Adults - Booking ID 198488

  • 1 Child - Booking ID 198489