Very popular and famous hike
Est. Duration
2 - 4 hours
Est. Price
-
Category
Hike
Message from Hayley Anderson

Mount cook is the tremendous snow capped mountain you can see in the above & below images. It is located 50km from Lake Pukaki Visitor centre and is easily accessed via the most undeniably scenic road you will ever journey down. On our way to hike the famous Hooker Valley Trail, we made a few pit stops to capture the phenomenal beauty of the mountain.

The Hooker Valley Trail is a very popular and famous hike in the South Island and is one of the best ways to see the landscape of the national park. The track is easily accessed and reasonably flat the entire way making it suitable for all ages. Enjoy the awe inspiring surrounding landscapes as you hike the reasonably easy trail all the way to the glacier lake located at the very bottom of Mount Cook. The hike is a 10km round trip so don’t forget to wear suitable walking shoes, pack water and snacks and a jacket as the weather can turn quickly. Allow yourself 3-4 hours to complete the hike, factoring in the time to stop and take photos and enjoy a picnic lunch.

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