So much to do - have fun, relax, explore

There is so much to enjoy in the Mt Cook area we would recommend you stay at least two nights.  We are happy to assist with bookings with any of our Tour Partners. You can take one of their regular tours, or have an excursion tailored to meet your special interests. 

Experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of a ski plane or helicopter flight around New Zealand's highest mountain with a snow or glacier landing with Mount Cook Ski Planes or the Helicopter Line, or the grand traverse with Air Safaris 

• Explore the amazing natural marvels of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park - well marked tracks provide walks suitable for all levels of fitness. Self-guided or with an experienced guide from Discovery Tours
          
• Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, at Mt Cook village.  Watch an enthralling film on Sir Ed's life and heroic achievements,  fly with a 3D visual spectacular of Aoraki/Mt Cook ,   browse the fascinating museum collection showcasing the history of the Mount Cook region.
        
• Go alpine hiking and biking, or take a 4WD farm tour with Discovery Tours 
    
• Thrill to a boat trip on the Tasman Glacier lake, getting within touching distance of the glacier with Glacier Explorers 
   
  
• Learn about the Kaki / Black Stilt breeding program at the Visitor Hide, and observe one of the world's rarest and most endangered birds, now saved from extinction 
     
• Enjoy excellent trout fishing in local streams and lakes, on your own, or with an experienced guide.  We recommend Will Spry in Twizel.
  
       
  
• Visit a salmon farm where the superb salmon served at Matuka Lodge is produced     
  
  
• Go horse trekking at Glentanner Station on a high country sheep station, amidst breathtaking scenery
   
• Visit the nearby hydro lakes, part of New Zealand's largest hydro-electric system (their turquoise colour due to "rock powder" – the product of glaciers) 
   
• Try gliding at the internationally famous gliding centre at Omarama - just 30km away

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