In Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand’s highest peaks punctuate a landscape of glacier-gouged valleys and rugged alpine landscapes.
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park is Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier alpine destination, featuring the country’s highest mountains and largest glaciers. Covering an area roughly the size of Singapore, the park is home to Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand’s tallest peak, and an impressive array of glaciers that cover 40% of the park. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, the park is part of the internationally acclaimed Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. Visitors can enjoy a variety of accessible day walks, ranging from 10 minutes to four hours.
Spring and summer (October to April) are the best times to explore the park’s excellent walking tracks and hiking trails. Visit from December to March, you'll be treated to a stunning display of alpine flowers, including the Mt Cook lily, alpine daisies, gentians and edelweiss.
White Horse Hill car park may have limited parking spaces from November to March and prepared for high visitor numbers on the Hooker Valley Track from December to February.
Visit the Department of Conservation(opens in new window) website for updates on weather conditions before you visit the park.
