Mount Cook Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A paved path leading through a grassy field towards snow-capped mountains.
A winding wooden pathway through a grassy valley with mountains in the background.
A mountainous landscape with a stream, rocky terrain, and lush greenery.
A mountainous landscape with a glacier, rocky terrain, and a river.
A winding wooden boardwalk through a grassy field with mountains in the background.
The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

4.5 out of 5
89 Terrace Road Mount Cook
The price is £156 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£156
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Mount Cook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The rooms have unsurpassed views of the mountains & the windows are sparkling clean to be able to appreciate the views."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

4.5 out of 5
4 Kitchener Drive Mount Cook South Canterbury
The price is £199 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
£199
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Mount Cook. Enjoy free parking, a sauna and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Governors Bush Walk Trailhead and Sir Edmund Hillary ...
9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
"One of the best, if not the best, hostels I’ve ever stayed in. Extremely clean, lovely amenities, and wow the view. Fantastic."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

4 out of 5
101 Bowen Drive Mount Cook
The price is £131 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£131
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Mount Cook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (436 reviews)
"It is a perfect location for people who has less budget, right in front of Mt Cook, can see the mountains from windows and shared kitchen. The kitchen is good, spacious and convenient with a wonderful view!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
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Stay near popular Mount Cook attractions

A mountain path with snow-capped peaks and green vegetation.

Aoraki / Mount Cook

9.6/10 (613 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
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Things to do

Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

£28
per adult
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

£167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Alpine Landing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

£172
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

£400
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
People taking selfie on snowpack in Queenstown

Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

£285
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

£172
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
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Cities near Mount Cook

A mountainous landscape with a glacier and turquoise lake.

Glentanner

A mountainous landscape with a glacier and a valley.

Mount Cook Village

A glacier with a crevasse, snow-covered mountains, and a partly cloudy sky.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park