About Mount Cook

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is home to the highest mountain in New Zealand and includes the longest glaciers. Here you will find some of the purest air in the world combined with some of the most stunning scenery.

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park incorporates 23 peaks over 3000 metres high and mountaineers consider this area provides among the best climbing opportunities in Australasia.

In this area you will also find Tasman Glacier (which is 27 kms in length) which provides the perfect landing place and access point for for small ski planes and helicopters.

Key activities available in this region include mountain walks, Glacier viewing and skiing and mountaineering.

Discover and book activities in Mount Cook . . .

Mt Cook Helicopter Flight and Tasman Glacier Walk:

Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight from Mt Cook to Tasman Glacier followed by an exhilarating 2-hour guided walk on the glacier itself. Fly over the Southern Alps and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park to reach Tasman Glacier (New Zealand’s largest glacier).

Mt Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour:

This is a unique opportunity to fly in both a Ski Plane and Helicopter! Fly through the spectacular Tasman Valley and land on the snow covered peaks – an unforgettable experience.

Mt Cook Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight:

Take a short scenic flight by helicopter. Touch the snow and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight as you sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau mountain range to a landing site on a snow field high in the mountains.

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