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About Mt. Cook National Park
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The Mt Cook National Park is home to the tallest mountain in
New Zealand, Mt Cook, reaching a height of 3,754 metres. A popular tourist destination, it is also a favorite challenge for mountain climbers. The settlement of
Mount Cook
Village is a tourist centre and base camp for the mountain. |
Transportation and Accommodation
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Visitors can drive to Mt Cook National Park from
Christchurch. Visitors from Queenstown can drive via Omarama. There are many coach services to Mt Cook national park serving single day tours.
The alpine village of Mount Cook, located in Mount Cook National Park, provides a range of accommodation from an international style hotel to motels, backpackers and camping. Visitors also have various accommodation options in the
township of
Omarama.
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Visitor Attractions
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Mt Cook
You can enjoy the spectacular view of Mt Cook, the tallest mountain in
New Zealand. Also, you can explore the Tasman glacier. Do not miss the view of the Mt Cook from
Lake
Tekapo. On a normal day, you can witness the beautiful reflection of Mt Cook from the waters of
Lake
Tekapo. You can enjoy 4WD safaris, boating on the glacier lakes, horse treks, fishing, scenic flights with snow landings and numerous Walks and Hikes. During the winter guided ski experiences onto
New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman, is a popular activity and a unique
Mount Cook wedding location! A few miles drive to the south is the beautiful
Lake
Pukaki, with
Southern Alps in the backdrop.
 The Church of the Good Shepherd
On the shores of
New Zealand’s highest lake,
Lake
Tekapo is the
Church of
The Good Shepherd. The church was built in 1935, as a memorial to the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country. The Church offers awe inspiring views of
Lake
Tekapo and mountains through the alter window. The sun light reflecting from the rock dust suspended in the waters of
Lake
Tekapo, that flow into the
Lake
Tekapo, due to the glacier grinding the mountain rocks, creates
Lake
Tekapo’s unique bluish water color.
Omarama
The
township of
Omarama is the gateway to the Mt Cook national park. Gliding is the most famous adventure activity in Omarama. Also, you can take scenic flights over the Mt Cook. Helicopter scenic rides have the option to land on snow, especially the top of Tasman Glacier being the most preferred for heli hiking. |
Tips for Travelers
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Mt Cook National Park is a must for mountaineers. There are many one-day coach tours from
Christchurch for leisure tourists. |
Traveler Resources
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