Mt Cook Scenic Tour
What your day looks like
In the heart of the South Island, New Zealand boasts its tallest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook, also known as the "Cloud Piercer." Nestled among the Southern Alps, above a small alpine town that is home to our largest glacier and many famous hiking tracks. Join Altitude Tours and embark on a one-day small-group tour to Mount Cook. Departing from Queenstown, you'll experience the unique alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps as you journey into Mackenzie Country and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Enjoy free time in Mt Cook Village, where you can choose to hike the Hooker Valley Track, take a scenic flight up to the Tasman Glacier, or join a boat cruise on the glacier terminal lake.
The experience, in brief
- Experience the unique alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps
- Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes for a comfortable experience
- Have more insight into Mt Cook's unique history and adventures
- Brace yourself for the breathtaking views
- Capture magical photos of the mountain landscape
Your day, step by step
Queenstown
Leisure at Mount Cook.
Queenstown
Eco Tour at Mount Cook National Park.
Queenstown
Leisure at Lake Pukaki.
What to know before booking
Included
Approx. 3.5. hours in Mt Cook Village to explore Includes entry to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Not Included
Gratuity
What to Bring
Good outdoors shoes & clothes suitable to the weather conditions Camera and bag for essentials Please ensure you come prepared and if you plan on doing any of the walks in Mt Cook you wear comfortable, warm, and preferably waterproof walking shoes/boots. Depending on how you choose to spend your free time, we strongly recommend you bring food from Queenstown or purchase en route when we stop in Omarama.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point at 47 Camp Street, Queenstown, Otago, 9300.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic