Aoraki Mt Cook

With snow on the peaks all year round, Aoraki Mt Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain. Sir Edmund Hillary trained on the mountain before taking on and becoming the first man to ever reach the summit of Mt Everest. 

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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is home of the highest mountains and the longest glaciers. It is alpine in the purest sense - with skyscraping peaks, glaciers and permanent snow fields, all set under a star-studded sky.

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According to Ngāi Tahu legend, Aoraki and his three brothers were the sons of Rakinui, the Sky Father. While on a sea voyage, their canoe overturned on a reef. When the brothers climbed on top of their canoe, the freezing south wind turned them to stone. The canoe became the South Island (Te Waka o Aoraki); Aoraki and his brothers became the peaks of the Southern Alps.

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Full Day Private Guided Tour: As seasonal charges vary, cost is 'on enquiry'.

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​We'll collect you from your accommodation at 07:00 am and have you back at your accommodation by 8:00 pm the same day.

Let us share Aoraki Mt Cook with you. From Christchurch we will meet early and head west taking in rural Canterbury and the Canterbury Plains on your journey into The Southern Alps. 

• Braided rivers.

• Cows, chickens, alpaca, cattle and sheep by the thousands.

• Massive irrigation canals.

• Lush patchwork paddocks.

• Lake Tekapo - it's turquoise water seldom seen anywhere else in the world, other than Lake Pukaki...........

• Lake Pukaki - with it's direct views of Aoraki Mt Cook and it's stunning turquoise waters, the beauty of this lake will bring tears to you eyes.

• Church of the Good Shepherd.

• McKenzie Dog Statue

• Aoraki Mt Cook Sir Edmund Hillary Visitor Centre 

• Lunch supplied at the Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe and Bar.

• Visit the museum. (Entry included with tour)

  • Experience a journey through time in there 3D movie theatre or, 

  • Take a journey through the skies of Aoraki/Mount Cook from the comfort of your seat in their Planetarium 

Additional activities possible:

• Squeeze in a helicopter flight with snow and / or glacier landing.

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Tour inclusions:

• Luxury air conditioned private travel with your own experienced local guide

• Complimentary snacks.

• Entry to the Sir Edmund Hillary Museum with 3D Theatres.

• Complimentary bottled NZ Spring Water.

• Informative commentary

• Loads of photo opportunities recommended by your guide.

• Flexibility - all tours can be customised unlike a rigid bus tour.

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Two Day Private Guided Tour: As seasonal charges vary, cost is 'on enquiry'.

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We'll collect you from your accommodation at 07:00 am and have you back at your accommodation by 8:00 pm the next day after two days of absolute sensory overload!

 

What's included, all of the above fabulous scenic delights of the One Day Tour, but now we have time to really relax with a full day and night staying in the Aoraki Mt Cook Village, including; Buffet Dinner, bed and Buffet Breakfast in the Alpine Restaurant.

• We promise, the silence is deafening!!

NOW, with all that extra time you can: 

• Just relax, or

  • Take one of the many walks around the mountain exploring the very unique flora and fauna. Guides available*

  • Big Sky Stargazing Tour*

  • Take a night flight through the dark sky reserve*

  • Day time scenic flights*

  • Skydiving*

  • Heli Skiing*

* Not included - prices on application

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Tour inclusions:

• Lunch in the cafe both days

• The renowned Buffet Dinner and Buffet Breakfast in the Alpine Restaurant; and a nights stay in the Mount Cook Motel. (Prefer to stay at The Hermitage? Sure, just ask for the additional nightly room charge)

• Luxury air conditioned private travel with your experienced local guide

• Entry to the Sir Edmund Hillary Museum with 3D theatres and Planetarium.

• Complimentary bottled NZ Spring Water.

• Complimentary snacks.

• Informative commentary.

• Loads of photo opportunities recommended by your guide.

• Flexibility - all tours can be customised unlike a rigid bus tour.