Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to Sealy Tarns Viewpoint and discover the breathtaking views of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park!

The Sealy Tarns are two small alpine lakes which sit flat on the Sealy Range in Mount Cook National Park. The track up to the tarns requires a fair bit of stamina as you climb up to 1300 metres and over 2,200 stairs, but the view is most definitely worth it. The reflections of Mount Cook and Mount Sefton are incredible and if you are lucky you might even get a visit from the cheeky Kea New Zealand's alpine parrot .. be careful though, they will probably try and pinch your gear or at least try to break some of it. Make sure you have a wide angle and zoom lens to make the most of the photography opportunities up there.

The Sealy Tarns track actually forms part of the Mueller Hut hike, and if you were to carry on past the tarns and climb another 600 metres you would arrive at the famous Mueller Hut, one of New Zealand's most popular tramping huts.

Please note: during winter months there are heavy avalanche warnings associated with this track .. always check first.